Support Worker / TA - Cambridge

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

Job summary

A leading education support provider in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant. This full-time position focuses on empowering individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and maintaining confidential records. The ideal candidate will have SEN experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle challenging behaviours. Offers competitive pay and supportive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with students.
• DBS check is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and community integration.
• Assist in the development of individual care plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Skills

Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong teamwork abilities

Good IT skills for documentation

Education

SEN experience

Job description

Are you an empathetic and understanding individual who believes in helping people achieve their personal best?

Do you thrive on providing practical support that empowers individuals to navigate challenges and build independence?

Are you willing to join a supportive, professional team and begin a truly rewarding career making a tangible difference in people's lives?

If you have the dedication to help others succeed, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant (LSA)

Location: Cambridge

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: SEN experience

Randstad Education presents a fantastic opportunity to launch a rewarding career in social care. We seek dedicated, passionate individuals committed to empowering others towards fulfilling, independent lives. If you are driven to make a positive impact, we welcome your application.

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!