Support Workers and SEN Teaching Assistants - New Market

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

Job summary

A prominent education support agency in Cambridge is seeking a committed Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant to empower students with Special Educational Needs. You will provide 1:1 support, assist with personal care, and foster a positive environment. Ideal candidates should possess SEN experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with students. This role is part-time and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Ability to support clients with daily activities and community integration.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and provide personal care.
• Assist in individual care plan development and implementation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

IT skills for documentation

Job description

Overview

Are you a patient and resilient person with a passion for helping all students succeed?

Do you have experience providing 1:1 and small-group support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you believe every child deserves a champion in the classroom to help them succeed?

If you're a committed professional ready to make a tangible impact, this is the role for you.

Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: New Market, 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 has an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin a new career in social care. We are seeking candidates who are genuinely motivated by empowering others to live fulfilling lives and 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!

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!

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.