Education support worker – Fixed Term – Part Time – Knapwell
ID: 329150Job Specialism: CollegeLocation: KnapwellSalary: 14.00 per hourClosing Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2026
Education Support Worker Sense College Knapwell
Keep the career you care about. Get your evenings and weekends back.
Looking for a rewarding role in education that offers a better balance between your career and your personal life?
At Sense College Knapwell, you can help young people with complex disabilities develop their confidence, communication and independence while enjoying Monday to Friday daytime working, with no evenings, weekends or Bank Holidays.
We’re looking for a caring, creative and enthusiastic Education Support Worker to help learners achieve their goals, discover new skills and prepare for adulthood.
With various contracted hours available, we’re happy to discuss working arrangements at interview to find a pattern that suits your needs and the College.
Whether you’re already working in education, have experience supporting people with disabilities or are looking to develop your skills in specialist education, this could be an exciting next step.
About the role
Location: Sense College Knapwell, The Cornfield Suite, Glebe Farm, Knapwell, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4GG
Salary: 14.00 per hour
Contract: Fixed term until the end of July 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on student numbers for the next academic year
Hours: Various contracted hours available, to be discussed at interview
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am4:15pm
No evenings, weekends or Bank Holidays
Academic working pattern: 39-week term, plus applicable annual leave entitlement
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
Transport: Sense College Knapwell is situated in a rural location and is not accessible by public transport. Applicants must be able to drive or have reliable alternative private transport to travel to and from the College. Owning a car is not essential, but reliable travel arrangements are.
Visa sponsorship: Sense is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this vacancy. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
What will you be doing?
Every learner has their own abilities, interests and ambitions. As an Education Support Worker, you’ll help create engaging, personalised learning experiences that encourage young people to develop their skills and achieve their goals.
Working alongside experienced education colleagues, you’ll support learners to participate in meaningful activities and celebrate their individual progress.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting learning and independence through creative, accessible activities tailored to individual needs.
Helping learners develop communication, confidence and practical life skills.
Supporting learners to work towards the outcomes in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Using different communication approaches and assistive technology to make learning accessible.
Encouraging learners to make choices, express their preferences and participate in activities.
Supporting accessible approaches to developing English and maths skills.
Providing personal care and promoting dignity, wellbeing and independence where required.
Working with colleagues to monitor progress, maintain accurate records and celebrate achievements.
Whether you’re helping someone develop a new communication skill, complete a learning activity or take another step towards independence, you’ll be making a meaningful difference.
Develop your skills and grow your career
At Sense, we believe that supporting other people to learn should also be an opportunity to keep learning yourself.
You’ll have opportunities to develop specialist education skills and gain valuable experience supporting young people with complex disabilities.
These include opportunities to:
Develop specialist SEND knowledge, including inclusive learning approaches and supporting learners with complex needs.
Build communication skills, including alternative communication approaches and supporting people with sensory impairments.
Learn from experienced education professionals, developing your confidence in supporting personalised learning.
Work towards a Level 3 teaching support qualification, building your professional knowledge and skills.
Access continuing professional development (CPD) and relevant learning opportunities.
Explore external professional development opportunities where appropriate.
Whether you’re looking to build on existing experience or develop a career in specialist education, you’ll be supported to keep learning.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who believes every learner deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential.
Essential requirements:
Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or equivalent. You must be able to provide certificates for both subjects.
A positive, patient and inclusive approach to supporting young people with additional learning needs.
Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
Creativity, adaptability and a willingness to explore different ways of supporting learning.
A commitment to promoting independence, dignity and choice.
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and support individual learning goals.
A willingness to provide personal care where required.
Desirable experience and skills:
Experience supporting people with complex disabilities or special educational needs.
British Sign Language (BSL) skills or experience using alternative communication methods.
Computer literacy, as learner progress and achievements are recorded digitally.
Experience working in education, care or disability support.
You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. What matters is your commitment to inclusive education, your willingness to learn and your enthusiasm for helping young people succeed.
Why join Sense?
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
Monday to Friday daytime working, with no evenings, weekends or Bank Holidays.
Various contracted hours available, with working arrangements discussed at interview.
A 39-week academic working pattern, plus applicable annual leave entitlement.
Opportunities to develop specialist education and communication skills.
Access to online and face-to-face training.
Health and wellbeing support.
A workplace pension.
Employee discounts and other benefits, subject to eligibility.
About Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.
Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.
Our values guide everything we do:
We’re creating change.
We’re always learning.
We’re better together.
Ready to help young people achieve their potential?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role in specialist education with a working pattern that supports your life outside work, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete our application form and supporting statement, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Please ensure you can provide certificates confirming your Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent).
For questions about the role or application process, contact our Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or email recruitment@sense.org.uk.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check for children and adults, alongside other relevant pre-employment checks.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people and people from underrepresented ethnic minority communities.
No agency submissions without prior authorisation.
Precise Location: The Cornfield Suite, Glebe Farm, Knapwell, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4GG, United Kingdom…