SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Job Title: Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £90 – £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term

GSL Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs in a secondary school environment. This role involves working with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 who may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, and behavioural needs.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in SEN, secondary education, care, youth work, or behaviour support who are passionate about helping young people achieve positive educational outcomes.

The secondary school provides a structured and supportive learning environment, offering tailored interventions and pastoral support to help students overcome barriers to learning and successfully engage with education.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN

• Support access to the secondary curriculum across a range of subjects

• Assist students with emotional regulation, behaviour, and transitions

• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans

• Promote independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning

• Support teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery

• Work closely with SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals

• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEN or SEMH

• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills

• Calm, consistent, and patient approach

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Access to SEN and behaviour-focused CPD

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks.

To apply for the Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant role, please submit your up-to-date CV or contact Dena Gillies at GSL Education Hull team today.