Post 16 Support Worker

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.

• Position: Post-16 Support Worker (SEN)

• Location: Near Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire

• Schedule: 4 days per week (Daytime hours)

• Contract: Long-Term Opportunity

• 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.

• Vocational & Workplace Support: Assist students during practical workshops, enterprise projects, work experience placements, and off-site vocational learning.

• 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.

• Communication & Assistive Tools: Implement visual schedules, PECS, Makaton, or digital assistive technology to encourage student voice, 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: Record daily achievements, independence milestones, and engagement levels to inform annual EHCP reviews and transition planning.

• 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).

• Work-Life Balance: A structured 4-day-a-week schedule offering long-term stability in a highly supportive environment.

• Competitive Daily Rates: Reflective of your experience, qualifications, and specialist support skills.

• Specialist Training & CPD: Access to ongoing professional development in autism awareness, moving & handling, de-escalation, and transition planning.

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

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 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.

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