Support Worker / SEN TA - Cambridge. Job in Cambridge Education & Training Jobs

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a part-time Support Worker/SEN Teaching Assistant in Cambridge. The role involves providing personal care and supporting individuals with special educational needs. Candidates should have relevant SEN experience and a passion for empowering students. Immediate start available, with applications encouraged to be sent via email.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and key working principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

IT skills for documentation

Education

SEN experience

Job description

Overview

Are you a patient and resilient individual with a passion for helping students with SEN to succeed?

Do you excel at creating a positive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to learn and grow?

Are you ready to bring your experience to a dedicated team where you can make a tangible difference every day?

If you're ready to be the support a student needs to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Position

Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Contract Type: Part time Permanent position

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: SEN experience (able to provide personal care)

Randstad Education is offering a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a new career in social care. We're looking for candidates who are motivated by empowering others to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. If this describes you, we invite you to apply.

This is a part time permanent position and you will be required to support inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to 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 / Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of care planning systems and key working 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 and I will be in touch with you

I look forward to hearing from you soon!