SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bishopthorpe
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
We are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for an Alternative Provision in Bishopthorpe. This is an excellent opportunity to support young people who require a personalised and therapeutic approach to learning.
About the School
The provision offers adapted pathways, emotional support and smaller learning groups for pupils aged 4–16. Staff focus on building trust, developing emotional skills and helping pupils reconnect with education.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
• Provide targeted support for pupils with a range of needs
• Assist with personalised learning and pastoral plans
• Encourage engagement, communication and positive routines
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral leads and external services
Requirements
• Experience with SEND, SEMH or behaviour support
• Ability to remain calm, consistent and solution-focused
• Knowledge of strategies that help with anxiety, low resilience or emotional regulation
• Understanding of individual learning needs and differentiated support
• Ability to follow behaviour plans and risk assessments
• Responsible, reliable and confident working with vulnerable young people
• Enhanced DBS required 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.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout East and North Yorkshire.
If you would like to apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.