SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Hull
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: £95–£110 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

GSL Education Hull are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school and sixth-form setting in Hull, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs. Students are from the ages of 2 to 19 years.

About the School

The school is a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The setting provides a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

With a strong focus on individualised support, independence and preparing young people for their next steps, the school works closely with students, families and professionals to ensure every learner receives the support they need to thrive.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students with their learning, communication, independence and wider development.

You will play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they feel supported, included and confident within the school environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND.

• Supporting students to access the curriculum and participate in lessons.

• Assisting students with their communication, social and emotional development.

• Encouraging independence and developing students' life skills.

• Supporting students with individual learning and development plans.

• Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.

• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement support strategies.

• Supporting students with personal development and preparation for adulthood.

• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement.

• Providing consistent encouragement and reassurance to students.

What We're Looking For a SEN Teaching Assistant who will:

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be caring, patient and passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND would be highly beneficial. Experience within a school, specialist provision, care, youth work or similar environment would also be considered.

You will need to demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build strong and positive relationships with students.

• A calm and consistent approach.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Resilience and flexibility when supporting students with complex needs.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Work for GSL Education?

At GSL Education Hull, we are committed to supporting our candidates throughout their education career. When you work with us, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.

• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Hull and East Yorkshire.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist and mainstream settings.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• A straightforward and supportive registration process.

• Ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference and helping young people overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join GSL Education Hull and take the next step in your education career.

All applicants must have, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.