Teaching Assistant Location: York, North Yorkshire Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £88 – £115 per day Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only GSL Education are recruiting a Full-Time Teaching Assistant to work with KS3 learners with Autism (ASC) at a specialist provision in York, starting January 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a setting known for its nurturing ethos, therapeutic approach, and commitment to helping every young person thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASC, SEMH, communication differences, and associated learning barriers. Staff work closely as a team and follow trauma-informed approaches to ensure pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. The Role As a Teaching Assistant in the KS3 ASC team, you will: Provide consistent support to learners with Autism, helping them regulate, access learning and build essential life and social skills. Work 1:1 and in small groups under the guidance of class teachers and the SEN team. Promote structure, routine, and clear communication to help pupils feel secure. Use patience, empathy, and calm behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation. Assist with personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs. Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive environment. As the Ideal Teaching Assistant, should you be: Passionate about supporting neurodiverse learners. Calm, observant and able to build trust with pupils who may have experienced challenges in mainstream settings. Resilient, empathetic, and committed to understanding each pupil’s communication style. Able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience with ASC, SEMH or specialist settings is desirable but not essential if you bring the right attitude, consistency and willingness to learn. Essential Teaching Assistant Requirements Experience supporting children or young people (school, youth work, care, sports coaching, volunteering etc.). Strong communication and relationship-building skills. An Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one. Full time availability from January 2026. Why This Role? Join a specialist community known for its supportive culture and child-centred ethos. Receive guidance from experienced teachers and behaviour specialists. Make a meaningful difference to the lives of KS3 learners with Autism. Benefit from ongoing support and development through GSL Education. If you feel passionate about supporting ASC learners and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply. Please contact Kerry Fowler at GSL Education for more information and submit an-up-to date CV via the application link to apply for the position of Teaching Assistant in York. 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.