Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Filey
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
GSL Education are seeking a caring and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a secondary school in the Filey area.
About the School
The school provides inclusive education for pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, SEMH and learning difficulties. Staff work closely to deliver personalised support in a calm and structured environment.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support
* Assist with personalised learning plans
* Support emotional regulation and engagement
* Encourage independence and confidence
* Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff
Requirements
* Experience supporting pupils with SEND
* Understanding of behaviour support strategies
* Patience, empathy and resilience
* Ability to build positive relationships
* 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.