SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; St Blazey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Term-time consistency

Job summary

Randstad Education in Bodmin is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs and to work across classroom and community-based settings. The role involves mentoring, safeguarding, and collaborative progress tracking.

The position offers term-time consistency with long-term contract potential and requires a current DBS or willingness to obtain one. This is a full-time, on-site role from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Youth Worker.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students with SEN, SEMH, ASD, or disaffected behaviours.
• Capacity to work full-time hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
• Current Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for students with SEMH needs to foster confidence and academic stability.
• Facilitate community-based learning by accompanying students on educational visits and life-skills projects.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring aligned with EHCP targets.
• Employ positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to manage classroom dynamics.
• Collaborate with educational specialists to monitor and document student progress.

Skills

SEN support

Learning Support

Youth Worker

SEMH support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bodmin

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or Youth Support Worker seeking a meaningful, long-term opportunity in Bodmin? We are currently seeking a dedicated professional to join a supportive educational environment focused on re-engaging young people with their learning journey. This position offers a unique balance between traditional classroom support and community-based education.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to foster confidence and academic stability.

• Facilitate community-based learning by accompanying students on educational visits and life-skills projects.

• Deliver 1:1 and small group mentoring aligned with individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

• Employ positive reinforcement and professional de-escalation strategies to manage classroom dynamics effectively.

• Collaborate closely with educational specialists to monitor and document student progress.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Youth Worker.

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students with SEN, SEMH, ASD, or disaffected behaviours.

• Capacity to work full-time hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday).

• Current Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay: £92.56 - £95.00.

• Term-time consistency with reliable working hours.

• Long-term contract stability.