SEMH SEN Teaching Assistant — Long-Term & Offsite Learning

Randstad Education; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

CPD & training

Dedicated Randstad consultant

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) in Bodmin. This long-term, full-time contract supports students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs in an Alternative Provision setting.

You will tailor education to individual needs, support a broad curriculum, and facilitate community-based activities. Driving licence and DBS requirements apply, with September 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• SEMH Experience essential: proven experience supporting children or youth with SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, or trauma.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential: valid UK licence and access to a vehicle to transport students or access off-site provisions around Bodmin.
• Full-Time Commitment: long-term, full-time Monday to Friday schedule starting September 2026.
• Enhanced DBS: DBS check on update service or willingness to process a new one via Randstad.

Responsibilities

• Individualised Support: tailor learning materials and daily activities to match students' goals and emotional needs.
• Curriculum Access: enable students to access a broad curriculum through creative, engaging, and practical learning methods.
• Behaviour as Communication: de-escalate challenging situations with empathy and a trauma-informed approach.
• Community & Off-Site Learning: use driving licence to support students during community integration and off-site trips.

Skills

SEMH Experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Full-Time Commitment

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Vehicle access

Job description

Randstad Education is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) in Bodmin. This long-term, full-time contract supports students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs in an Alternative Provision setting.

You will tailor education to individual needs, support a broad curriculum, and facilitate community-based activities. Driving licence and DBS requirements apply, with September 2026 start date.