SEN Teaching Assistant

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

If you possess the required experience and are dedicated to improving outcomes for students, please submit your application to [email removed]. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Hannah on [phone removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school,college,university