SEN Teaching Assistant

Company:
City of York Trading Limited (Workwith Schools)

Workwith Schools is hiring dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with special educational needs in school settings across York and North Yorkshire. We are looking for patient, creative and empathetic individuals who can provide tailored academic and emotional support, helping children feel safe, engaged and ready to learn. You will need to be able to balance academic learning with emotional wellbeing, adapting your approach when needed in order to help children develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Flexible hours and competitive pay rate on offer.

• Provide one-to-one academic and emotional support tailored to an individual child's needs.
• Break down learning tasks into manageable steps to build confidence and independence.
• Use practical, creative activities to maintain engagement and encourage participation.
• Apply effective communication and behaviour management strategies to support positive outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships and respond empathetically to individual needs and challenges.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Empathy and patience

Practical skills and creativity

Strong communication

Behaviour management Adaptability

City of York Trading Limited (Workwith Schools)