Post 16 Support Worker

Post-16 SEN Support Worker - Near Swaffham Bulbeck (4 Days a Week, Long-Term Opportunity)

Are you a patient, proactive, and encouraging individual looking for a rewarding role helping young adults with special educational needs transition into independent adulthood?

We are currently partnering with a warm, forward-thinking specialist SEN provision

near Swaffham Bulbeck to recruit a dedicated Post-16 Support Worker on a

part-time (4 days a week), long-term basis.

In this fulfilling post-16 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 multidisciplinary teams, you will focus on empowering students to develop vital life skills, access functional education, engage in community outreach, and achieve their personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.

Key Role Details

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Position

Post-16 Support Worker (SEN)

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Location

Near Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire

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Schedule

4 days per week (Daytime hours)

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Contract

Long-Term Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

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Life Skills & Independence

Guide and support young adults through key life-skills programmes, including functional literacy and numeracy, cooking, personal finance, travel training, and community navigation.

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Vocational & Workplace Support

Assist students during practical workshops, enterprise projects, work experience placements, and off-site vocational learning.

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Targeted Educational Support

Work 1

1 or with small groups to adapt learning materials, ensuring students can access their college-level or transitional curriculum effectively.

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Communication & Assistive Tools

Implement visual schedules, PECS, Makaton, or digital assistive technology to encourage student voice, choice, and independent decision-making.

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Personal Care & Dignity

Assist students with personal care, hygiene, and mobility needs where required by individual care plans, always maintaining dignity, safety, and respect.

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Progress Tracking

Record daily achievements, independence milestones, and engagement levels to inform annual EHCP reviews and transition planning.

Candidate Criteria & Requirements

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

What The Provision Offers

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Work-Life Balance

A structured 4-day-a-week schedule offering long-term stability in a highly supportive environment.

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Competitive Daily Rates

Reflective of your experience, qualifications, and specialist support skills.

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Specialist Training & CPD

Access to ongoing professional development in autism awareness, moving & handling, de-escalation, and transition planning.

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Welcoming Environment

Join a passionate, collaborative team committed to empowering young people as they prepare for adulthood.

Ready to help young adults build independent futures near Swaffham Bulbeck?

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

richard.wilkinson@randstad.co.uk or call

01223 368836 for a confidential chat about this 4-day opportunity 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.