SEN Post-16 Support Worker

Are you an energetic, patient, and practical individual passionate about helping young adults with SEN transition successfully into adulthood and independent living? Whether you are seeking the complete freedom and flexibility of day-to-day cover, or looking for the rewarding continuity and deep connection of a long-term role, we have fantastic opportunities tailored to your availability.

We are currently partnering with specialist SEN schools near Bottisham. We are experiencing high demand for supportive, reliable Post-16 Support Workers to assist students aged 16+ with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a social learning environment.

Please Note: Due to the location of the provisions and the requirement to support students with off-site community access, vocational trips, and independence training, a valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential for this role.

• Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy complete control over your schedule with total week-to-week flexibility. Pick the exact days you work to fit around personal commitments or studies while gaining varied experience across local specialist provisions.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For those seeking routine and the chance to make a lasting difference, we offer long-term placements spanning a term or full academic year. These roles allow you to build meaningful 1:1 relationships, monitor individual progress, and become a key figure in a young adult's personal development.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to young adults (aged 16+) with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Physical Disabilities, or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

• Support students in developing essential functional life skills, including travel training, budgeting, cooking, personal hygiene, and independent living skills.

• Accompany students on off-site vocational placements, community access visits, and practical work experience trips (using personal transport where required).

• Assist tutors in delivering functional skills (English, Maths, ICT) and vocational learning modules tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Assist with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management, using gentle de-escalation techniques.

• Support personal care duties where applicable (hygiene, changing, and mobility support), upholding student dignity, respect, and independence at all times.

• Essential: A valid UK Driver's Licence and access to a reliable car.

• Previous experience supporting young people or adults with Special Educational Needs, complex health needs, or physical disabilities (in educational, residential, care, or support work environments).

• A warm, resilient, patient, and non-judgemental approach with a strong commitment to promoting independence in young adults.

• Willingness and confidence to support personal care needs where required by pupil EHCPs.

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to establish positive, professional relationships with young learners.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

• Competitive daily rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.

• Mileage allowance / travel expense options for business travel associated with off-site student trips where applicable.

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the specialist education sector near Bottisham and East Cambridgeshire.

• Complete flexibility to set and update your availability on your own terms.

• Access to ongoing safeguarding and specialised SEN training opportunities.

Step into rewarding SEN post-16 support opportunities today.

How to Apply: Please forward your CV and a brief introduction to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for a friendly, informal chat about our active Post-16 Support roles near Bottisham.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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