SEN TA

Randstad Education; South Hams; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency based in South Hams is searching for a dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a specialized SEMH school. This challenging yet rewarding role involves supporting students with emotional and behavioral challenges, ensuring they feel secure while engaging in their education. Candidates should have experience with SEMH and demonstrate resilience and understanding of trauma-informed care. Immediate start available with a competitive salary of £90 per day.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Invaluable experience in therapeutic environment

Supportive team of specialists

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with SEMH, EBD, or in a PRU.
• Ability to remain calm under challenging behaviours.
• Understanding of mental health impacts on learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil with SEMH needs in a specialized school.
• Utilize positive behaviour management strategies.
• Provide feedback on pupil's behavioural trends.

Skills

Experience working with SEMH

Resilience

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Proactive personality

Job description

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant | SEMH School Support

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £90 per day

Start Date: ASAP

The Role: Impactful Support for Complex Needs

Are you a resilient, calm, and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work within a specialised SEMH school setting. This is a challenging yet deeply rewarding role where you will support a pupil who may have experienced trauma, exhibit school refusal, or struggle with emotional regulation. Your mission is to provide a consistent, "safe" presence that allows them to re‑engage with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• De‑escalation & Regulation: Utilising positive behaviour management strategies to help the pupil manage their emotions and stay regulated.
• Relationship Building: Developing a strong, trust‑based bond to help the student feel secure and valued within the school environment.
• Nurturing Curriculum: Supporting the delivery of a bespoke curriculum that balances academic learning with social and emotional development.
• Crisis Intervention: Safely managing challenging behaviours in line with school policy and training (e.g., Team‑Teach or Price).
• Targeted Implementation: Working directly with the student's EHC plan to meet specific social and emotional milestones.
• Reporting: Providing detailed feedback on triggers, successes, and behavioural trends to the SENCO and therapy teams.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a candidate with "thick skin" and a big heart who meets the following criteria:

• Experience: Proven experience working with SEMH, EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties), or within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit).
• Resilience: The ability to remain calm and objective when faced with challenging verbal or physical behaviours.
• Trauma‑Informed: An understanding of how mental health and past experiences impact a child's ability to learn.
• Training: Valid de‑escalation training (e.g., Team‑Teach, MAPA, or PRICE) is highly desirable, though a willingness to learn is essential.
• Personality: Proactive, non‑judgemental, and possessing a great sense of humor‑vital for building rapport in this setting.

What We Offer

• Salary: £90 per day.
• Specialist Experience: Gain invaluable experience in a therapeutic educational environment.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside trauma‑informed practitioners and SEN specialists.
• Immediate Impact: The opportunity to be the positive turning point in a young person's educational journey.

How to Apply

If you have the resilience and heart to support our students, please contact Hannah Joyner to submit your application:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]