Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are recruiting a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist secondary alternative provision in the Scarborough area.
About the School
This setting supports pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, SEMH and learning difficulties. Teaching is delivered through personalised learning plans, small-group support and strong pastoral care.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
* Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
* Assist with personalised education and behaviour plans.
* Support communication, independence and confidence.
* Help pupils access academic and life-skills learning.
* Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
Requirements
* Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
* Knowledge of inclusive and differentiated practice.
* Patient, adaptable and supportive approach.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.