Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Redcar and Cleveland
Start Date: ASAP / February start available
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Pay: £88 – £110 per day
GSL Education are recruiting skilled and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people in a specialist SEND school in Redcar and Cleveland. This setting supports pupils aged 2–16 years with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and additional communication or developmental needs.
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About the School
This specialist school provides a highly personalised, pupil-centred environment designed to remove barriers to learning and help young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Teaching and support staff deliver tailored learning pathways that promote functional literacy, communication, independence, and life skills, alongside strong support for emotional regulation, wellbeing, and resilience.
The school is recognised for its holistic and nurturing approach, building trusting relationships, maintaining structured routines, and adapting teaching strategies to ensure all pupils feel safe, valued, and supported.
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The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with diverse additional needs, helping them to access learning and achieve both personal and educational goals. You will work closely with teachers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver planned and responsive support.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with ASC, SEMH, MLD, and complex needs
* Support pupils’ academic development, communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
* Deliver personalised learning activities that build confidence, independence, and functional skills
* Reinforce behaviour strategies, routines, and positive engagement throughout the school day
* Assist with differentiated tasks, visual supports, sensory strategies, and personalised resources
* Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
* Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo, therapists, and external professionals to meet individual targets
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The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will Have:
* Experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEND and complex needs
* A calm, patient, and adaptable approach with strong relationship-building skills
* Confidence supporting emotional regulation, de-escalation, and behaviour strategies
* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Relevant experience or training ( Teaching Assistant qualification, childcare, psychology, youth work, or therapy support) is desirable
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What GSL Education Offers:
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Ongoing support from a dedicated GSL consultant
* Access to CPD and specialist training
* The opportunity to work in a rewarding specialist setting supporting pupils’ academic and developmental success
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To apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant in Redcar and Cleveland, please contact Stephanie Barclay at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
Please be advised this role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.