SEN TA - New Market

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a compassionate Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant in Cambridge. This full-time permanent position involves empowering vulnerable individuals in a caring environment. You'll support daily activities, provide personal care, and work Monday to Friday during school hours. Previous experience with autism and learning disabilities is preferred. Immediate starters encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• SEN experience and ability to provide personal care.
• Comfortable managing challenging behaviours.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and community integration.
• Provide personal care, including toileting assistance.
• Assist in care plan development and implementation.

Skills

Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong teamwork abilities

Good IT skills

Job description

Are you a compassionate and patient person who believes everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life?

Do you want to start a new career where your main job is to empower and support others to achieve their goals?

Do you have a deep desire to empower vulnerable individuals within the community?

If you're ready to make a real difference, we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

Position

Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA)

Location

New Market, Cambridge

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent position

Salary

Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Start Date

ASAP

Qualification

SEN experience (able to provide personal care)

Randstad is offering an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career in social work and community support. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about empowering people to lead dignified, fulfilling lives. If you're driven to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and community integration.
• Provide respectful and dignified personal care, including assistance with toileting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans.
• Foster a safe, positive, and empowering environment for all clients.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential client records.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and keyworking principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities and the capacity to use your own initiative.
• Good IT skills for documentation and record-keeping.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• A professional and collaborative team member.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!