Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
About the School:
This specialist KS4 provision supports students with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The school offers a structured, nurturing environment where personalised learning and emotional support are central to helping each student achieve their potential. Staff work closely with families, external professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic support tailored to individual needs.
About the Role as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant:
* Provide tailored 1:2:1 support to a student with a complex profile, adapting strategies to support learning and wellbeing.
* Promote positive behaviour and engagement, using proactive and person-centred approaches.
* Work closely with the teaching team to implement personalised learning plans.
* Support the student during classroom activities, transitions, and off-site learning opportunities.
Behaviour Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH or complex needs, ideally on a 1:2:1 basis.
* Ability to remain calm and professional in volatile situations.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals.
* Commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, within a highly supportive specialist setting.
To Apply for the position of Behaviour Teaching Assistant:
Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education to discuss your suitability and availability. Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
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 a relevant enhanced DBS.