SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay £92.56–£95.00

Dedicated Randstad consultant

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for an Alternative Provision in Bodmin, starting September 2026. The role focuses on SEMH support in a non-mainstream setting, offering a long-term, full-time contract with consistent student support.

You will work to tailor education to individual emotional needs and enable access to a broad curriculum, including off-site activities when required. Driving to sites and a valid DBS are essential.

Qualifications

• SEMH experience with children or youth in challenging contexts.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain Enhanced DBS on update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support tailored to students’ emotional needs.
• Help students access a broad, engaging curriculum.
• De-escalate challenging behaviours with empathy and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support community/off-site learning and transport when required.

Skills

SEMH Experience

Driving Licence

DBS Check

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEMH & Alternative Provision

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)

Location: Bodmin, Cornwall (PL31)

Salary: £92.56 - £95.00 per day

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Contract

Start Date: September 2026

Recruiter: Randstad Education

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding, long-term role in Bodmin?

We are recruiting a dedicated SEN TA with specialist SEMH experience to join an Alternative Provision in Bodmin starting this September. This full-time contract offers the opportunity to work outside a traditional mainstream setting, providing vital consistency and support to young people who require a tailored approach to education.

Why This Role?

Unlike rigid classroom roles, this position allows you to help tailor education to fit the student's individual needs. You will play a pivotal role in helping vulnerable learners overcome barriers to education, ensuring they can safely access a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individualised Support: Adapt and tailor learning materials and daily activities to match the specific goals and emotional needs of the students.

• 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, patience, and a trauma-informed approach.

• Community & Off-Site Learning: Utilise your driving licence to support students during community integration, off-site educational trips, and alternative learning hubs.

Essential Job Requirements:

To be considered for this SEN TA role by the school and local authority, you must meet the following criteria:

• SEMH Experience (Essential): Proven experience supporting children or youth with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, challenging behaviours, or trauma.

• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential): Must hold a valid manual or automatic UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to transport students or access off-site provisions around Bodmin.

• Full-Time Commitment: Ability to commit to a long-term, full-time Monday to Friday schedule starting September 2026 to ensure routine stability for the students.

• Enhanced DBS: Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to process a new one through Randstad).

Benefits of Working via Randstad:

• Competitive daily pay of £92.56 to £95.00 per day, paid weekly.

• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the vetting and placement process.

• Access to free continuous professional development (CPD) and training courses.

How to Apply:

If you meet the essential criteria for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bodmin, please apply immediately to secure your September start.

• Email your CV directly to: [e-mail]

• Call for an informal chat: 01293 527416