training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
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: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
Call for an informal chat: 01293 527416
