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SEN Teaching Assistant: SEMH and Alternative Provision
Job Title
SEN Teaching Assistant (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
Location
Bodmin, Cornwall (PL31)
Salary
GBP92.56 - GBP95.00 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 students' 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.
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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 and 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).
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Benefits Of Working Via Randstad
- Competitive daily pay of GBP92.56 to GBP95.00 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
If you meet the essential criteria for this SEMH Teaching Assistant position in Bodmin, please apply immediately to secure your September start.
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