Residential SEN Support Worker

Make a meaningful difference every day. We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our award-winning, independent residential school. In this role, you will provide tailored care and education to young people aged 5-25 with Autism and Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them thrive in both residential and learning environments.

• Empower Learners: Assist young people with complex needs, focusing on developing their daily life skills and personal autonomy.
• Foster Trust: Build strong, positive relationships that help our learners feel safe, secure, and confident.
• Encourage Engagement: Support and guide students through educational, recreational, and community activities.
• Work Collaboratively: 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.
• Right to Work: Valid UK work authorisation is required. Please note: We cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.

• 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