Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an energetic, patient, and encouraging individual looking to help young adults with special educational needs prepare for independent adulthood?

We are currently partnering with a warm, forward-thinking specialist SEN provision near Swaffham Bulbeck to recruit a dedicated Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply as well as long-term placements.

In this rewarding role, you will support young adults (aged 16-19+) with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)-including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Working alongside specialist tutors, job coaches, and therapy teams, you will focus on empowering students to build life skills, access functional education, engage in community outreach, and achieve their personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

• Position: Post-16 SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Near Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire

• Contract: Day-to-Day Supply & Long-Term Opportunities available

• Life Skills & Independence: Support young adults through key life-skills sessions, including functional literacy and numeracy, cooking, personal finance, travel training, and community navigation.

• Vocational & Practical Learning: Assist students during practical workshops, enterprise projects, work experience placements, and off-site vocational activities.

• Targeted Classroom Support: Work 1:1 or with small groups to adapt learning materials, ensuring students can access their college-level or transitional curriculum effectively.

• Communication Support: Implement visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, or digital assistive technology to encourage student choice and independent decision-making.

• Personal Care & Dignity: Assist students with personal care, hygiene, and mobility needs where required by individual care plans, always maintaining dignity, safety, and respect.

• Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate daily records of student progress, independence milestones, and engagement to support EHCP reviews.

• Experience: Previous experience supporting young people or young adults with SEN, physical disabilities, or complex needs in a school, FE college, residential care, or day-centre setting.

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Health & Social Care, or Youth Work) are highly desirable.

• A supportive, patient, and encouraging approach with a passion for promoting independence in young adults.

• Confidence and willingness to assist with personal care duties and off-site community activities where required.

• A valid driver's licence is advantageous due to the rural location and community-based visits.

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

• Flexibility & Choice: Choose between flexible day-to-day supply cover to suit your schedule or secure a consistent long-term placement.

• Competitive Pay: Paid weekly at competitive daily rates reflective of your experience and support skills.

• Continuous CPD & Training: Access to specialist training updates in autism awareness, moving & handling, and safeguarding.

• Dedicated Recruitment Support: Guidance and regular local placements through your dedicated consultant at Randstad Education.

Step into a deeply rewarding post-16 support role today.

How to Apply: Please forward your up-to-date CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for a confidential chat about our current day-to-day and long-term opportunities near Swaffham Bulbeck.

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

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