Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York
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 near York.
About the School
This setting supports pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, SEMH and learning difficulties. Education is delivered through highly personalised learning plans, small-group teaching and strong pastoral support.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
* Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
* Assist with personalised education and intervention plans.
* Support communication, independence and confidence.
* Help pupils engage with academic and life-skills learning.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
Requirements
* Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
* Understanding of differentiated and inclusive practice.
* Patient, adaptable and supportive approach.
* Strong communication and teamwork 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.