SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Long-term contract

Term-time hours

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated Alternative Provision in Bodmin. You will provide essential academic and emotional support to vulnerable learners in a trauma-informed environment.

The role offers long-term, term-time hours with CPD opportunities, a competitive daily rate, and a supportive team dedicated to pupil progress through personalised mentoring and collaboration with educators and specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, or ASD.
• Full valid UK driving license with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or Team Teach training is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and enhanced DBS via Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Implement de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices for SEMH pupils.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to build resilience and self-esteem.
• Support off-site educational and vocational activities requiring a UK driving licence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and educational psychologists to monitor progress and adapt EHCP targets.

Skills

SEMH experience

Driving licence

Team Teach training

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

DBS Update Service eligibility

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) - Bodmin

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or SEMH Support Worker seeking a meaningful, long-term position? Randstad Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated professional to join a high-performing Alternative Provision in Bodmin. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential academic and emotional support to vulnerable learners, helping them navigate their educational journey in a trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Provide bespoke 1:1 and small-group mentoring to build pupil resilience and raise self-esteem.
• Assist with off-site educational and vocational activities, requiring a full UK driving license for community-based learning.
• Collaborate with a multi-agency team, including teachers, SENCOs, and educational psychologists, to monitor progress and adapt EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, or autism (ASD).
• A full, valid UK driving license with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Relevant certifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or Team Teach training are highly desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and possession of an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer

• A competitive daily rate of £92.56 - £95.00.
• Stable, full-time term-time hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30.
• A long-term contract within a professional and supportive setting.
• Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.