Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Scalby, North Yorkshire
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
GSL Education are looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist provision in the Scalby area. This role is ideal for someone who has experience working with additional needs or is eager to start a meaningful career within the SEN sector.
About the School
• A nurturing and structured environment providing tailored support for pupils with autism, SEMH needs and communication challenges.
• Offers therapeutic strategies, outdoor learning and personalised intervention pathways.
• Staff work collaboratively with pastoral teams and specialists to promote emotional resilience.
• Focuses strongly on relationship building and consistent routines.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with SEN needs in both 1:1 and classroom settings
* Help implement personalised learning plans
* Encourage independence, confidence and self-regulation
* Promote positive behaviour using agreed strategies
* Assist with resources, planning and assessment
Requirements
* Experience supporting learners with SEND
* Strong understanding of autism and behaviour needs
* Calm, proactive and empathetic approach
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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.