Young Persons Residential Support Worker

Help change lives every single day. Our award-winning independent residential school is seeking a committed Support Worker to join the team. You will be responsible for delivering bespoke education and care to students aged 5 to 25 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and autism, ensuring they flourish in both school and residential settings.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

• Assist young people with complex needs, focusing on developing their daily life skills and personal autonomy, as well as providing personal care and support.
• Build strong, positive relationships that help our learners feel safe, secure, and confident.
• Support and guide students through educational, recreational, and community activities.
• Partner with teachers, therapists, medical professionals, and families to deliver holistic care.

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, childcare provider, or care worker is highly valued.
• A background (professional or personal) in supporting children or young adults with SEN.
• Valid UK work authorisation is required and you will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check or have one on the update service.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a term-time-only schedule.
• Growth Opportunities: Access fully funded qualifications and comprehensive on-site training.
• Great Environment: Work in a modern, well-equipped facility with supportive leadership and a collaborative team.
• Perks: Free on-site meals and excellent staff facilities.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university