SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall, England
Salary: Competitive Hourly/Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Contract
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term Time Only)

Are you a resilient, empathetic individual looking for a rewarding education role in Bodmin? Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term contract within a leading Alternative Provision.

This is not a traditional classroom role. You will act as a mentor, advocate, and educator for young people facing complex barriers to education, helping them re-engage and thrive.

• Alternative Provision Support: Provide high-quality tailored support to young people outside of mainstream education settings.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, therapists, social workers, and other professionals to create a holistic support network for the young person.

• Re-integration Strategies: Help identify, trial, and implement bespoke behavioural and learning strategies designed to successfully transition the young person back into the classroom.

• Mentorship: Build strong, trusting relationships with students to boost their confidence, self-esteem, and emotional resilience.

• Qualifications (Essential): GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent).

• Driving License (Essential): A full, valid UK driving license is mandatory for this role to assist with community access or student transport.

• Experience (Desirable): Experience working with young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, or within an SEN environment is highly desirable.

• Key Skills: High emotional intelligence, patience, excellent communication skills, and a non-judgemental approach to behaviour management.

• Work-Life Balance: Consistent, predictable hours (8:30am - 3:30pm) with weekends and school holidays off.

• Long-Term Contract: Enjoy job security and the opportunity to build deep, impactful connections with students over time.

• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience working alongside a diverse team of multi-disciplinary education and care professionals.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make a tangible difference in a young person's life, contact Randstad today.

• Email: Send your CV directly to [email removed]

• Call: Speak to Hannah on [phone removed] for more information.

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