👩‍🏫 SEN Teaching Assistant (Mainstream Schools)
💰 Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE
📆 Start Date: September 2026
🕒 Part Time

Support Children Across a Thriving Multi Academy Trust

Castle Education is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established Multi Academy Trust to recruit compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a number of their primary schools in York from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative trust that is committed to providing outstanding support for children with additional needs. You’ll have the opportunity to work within welcoming school communities, supported by experienced leadership teams who place inclusion, staff development, and pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children with a range of additional needs access learning, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals.
• Encourage independence while celebrating every achievement.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Is patient, caring and resilient.
• Builds positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is proactive, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Has a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• A dedicated education consultant with excellent local knowledge.
• Access to CPD, safeguarding training and professional development.
• A generous referral bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support from our friendly local team throughout your placement.

Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity, or someone with transferable skills and a passion for supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

📧 To apply, please contact: education@castle-employment.co.uk