Support Worker / SEN TA - Soham

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant in Soham. This part-time permanent position involves supporting clients with daily activities and personal care, and requires experience in SEN and the ability to build rapport with students. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and be patient and empathetic. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• SEN experience, able to provide personal care.
• Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and hobbies.
• Provide personal care and assist in care plans.
• Foster a safe and positive environment for clients.

Skills

Experience with autism and learning disabilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Good IT skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced SEN professional with a talent for breaking down learning barriers?

Do you excel at building positive and trusting relationships with students who require extra support?

Are you ready to join a dedicated school team where your skills and contributions are essential to student success?

If you have the expertise to empower students, we have the perfect opportunity for you

Position

Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Soham

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 to begin a career in social care. We're looking for candidates who are genuinely motivated by empowering others and helping them to achieve their personal goals.

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 [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!