Job Title: SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: East and West Cornwall
Positions Available: Multiple
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in a role where every day is different and brings new challenges? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and resilient SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants to join our alternative provision schools across both East and West Cornwall. This is a full-time, permanent position supporting students with a variety of complex needs, including but not limited to:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Speech, language, and communication difficulties
Attachment and trauma-related behaviours
Anxiety and school refusal
Social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH)
Working within an alternative provision setting, you will support students who may have struggled in mainstream education due to behavioural challenges, emotional dysregulation, or past trauma. Many of our students require a flexible, patient, and compassionate approach to help them rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.
Key Responsibilities
Providing individualised support to students, either one-to-one or in small groups.
Assisting the class teacher in implementin...