Keep the career you care about. Get your evenings and weekends back.
Love supporting people but tired of shift work, late finishes and working weekends?
At Sense College Knapwell, you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives while enjoying Monday–Friday working, 9:15am–4:15pm, with no evenings, weekends or Bank Holidays.
We're looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Education Support Worker to support young people aged 16–25 with complex learning, sensory and physical disabilities.
Whether you're an experienced Support Worker, Teaching Assistant or already working in SEND education, this could be your opportunity to build a rewarding career with a better work-life balance.
The opportunity
- Pay: £14 per hour
- Location: Sense College Knapwell, Cambridgeshire (CB23 4GG)
- Contract: Fixed term until July 2027, with the possibility of extension
- Working days: Monday to Friday
- Working hours: 9:15am–4:15pm
- Contracted hours: Various options available, to be discussed at interview
- Term-time working: 39 weeks per year
- No evenings, weekends or Bank Holidays
What you'll be doing
You'll work alongside our specialist education team to help learners build confidence, independence and essential life skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting learners to participate in engaging, accessible educational activities.
- Helping young people develop communication, independence and practical life skills.
- Providing personalised support to students with complex disabilities.
- Supporting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Assisting with personal care and physical support where required.
- Working collaboratively with tutors and colleagues to help learners achieve their goals.
What we're looking for
We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in support work, education, SEND, health or social care.
You'll need to be patient, compassionate and confident supporting people with different needs. Strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive are essential.
- Get your evenings and weekends back with predictable daytime working.
- Enjoy a working pattern aligned with the College's academic year.
- Access specialist training and professional development opportunities.
- Develop valuable experience supporting young people with complex disabilities.
- Benefit from wellbeing support, a workplace pension and employee discounts.
- Join a supportive team within a national disability charity.
Important information before applying
Transport: Sense College Knapwell is in a rural location with no suitable public transport access or safe walking route from the nearest bus stop. You must be able to drive or have reliable alternative private transport.
Visa sponsorship: We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks.
Ready for a career that gives you your evenings and weekends back?
Education support worker employer: Sense
At Sense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values compassion and enthusiasm. Our team members enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those we support in Margate. Join us to be part of a dedicated community where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
