17 child residential support worker jobs found

Residential Support Worker in Education - Lichfield - ASAP I am currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs School in the Lichfield area that are looking to appoint some new SEND support staff with Autism/PMLD/Complex Needs & associated challenging behaviour experience. The positions are to cover day to day, short and long term bookings. They are seeking people that have experience of working with individuals with SEMH needs. As a Learning Support Assistant with care experience you will be working alongside the class Teacher and other staff supporting pupils with everyday school life, however, there will be times that you will need to be supporting children on a one to one and small groups bases. You will be a source of support for pupils and will ensure they are motivated, happy and engaged. The school caters for children with a wide range of needs including Autism , MLD, PMLD, SLD & SEMH complex needs. The school caters for pupils aged 11-19. I am happy to...

Are you currently working in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching, or child support and looking to transition into education? Aspire People is supporting a Manchester primary school that is looking for a confident and resilient Unqualified Teaching Assistant with transferable experience working with children or young people. Your Previous Experience Might Include: Youth worker or behaviour mentor Residential support worker Sports coach working with children Family support worker Nursery or childcare assistant The Role: Supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs Providing 1:1 and small group support Helping pupils stay engaged and focused in lessons Supporting structured routines and transitions Acting as a positive role model within the classroom Supporting social and emotional development We Are Looking For: Experience working with children or young people within the last 2 years Strong behaviour management and communication skills...

Behaviour Mentor Location: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London Nearest Station: Putney Bridge Station Contract: 23rd Feb 2026 - July 2026 Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Setting: Specialist Primary SEMH Provision Age Range: EYFS - Year 4 Class Sizes: 5-8 pupils About the Opportunity Tradewind are working with a specialist primary SEMH provision in Hammersmith & Fulham is looking to appoint a dedicated and empathetic Behaviour Mentor / Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant from January 2026. This role involves supporting pupils in EYFS through to Year 4 who experience social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You will play a key role in helping children regulate their emotions, build positive behaviours, and engage successfully with a mainstream-style curriculum. With small class groups of just 5-8 pupils, you will be able to provide meaningful, individualised support in a structured and nurturing environment. This...

Job Title: Youth & Transition Support Worker Area: Bury, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you passionate about empowering young people with special educational needs to achieve independence, confidence, and success beyond school? We are seeking dedicated a Youth & Transition Support Worker to join a specialist secondary and sixth form school in Bury, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and physical impairments. Youth & Transition Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Support pupils to develop independence, life skills, and employability, including college and vocational transitions. Work closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies to create personalised pathways that...

Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferrable skills, such as care/ support worker setting, ambulance, police force, military, residential care, sports coach etc? OR are you currently working in the care setting and searching for socialable hours and no weekends for your family!  Teaching Personnel recruit for many schools across Essex who are looking for teaching assistants, support workers, behaviour mentors and Learning Support Assistants. One of our schools are looking for an LSA (Learning Support Assistant) to help support an SEN school based in Chelmsford. This school are needing extra staff to help support the children either in a 1:1 setting or small groups. EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SCHOOL IS NOT NECESSARY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN! About the role: Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN. Assist with classroom activities and help...

Do you have experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching, or child support roles? Aspire People is recruiting individuals with transferable skills to work as Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Manchester primary schools. Your Experience May Include: Youth worker or mentor Residential support worker Sports coach working with children Behaviour mentor Childcare or nursery experience The Role: Supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs Providing structured classroom support Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement Assisting with academic tasks Acting as a positive role model The Ideal Candidate: Strong communication and relationship-building skills Resilient and confident managing behaviour Patient and empathetic approach Willingness to learn school policies and safeguarding procedures Benefits: Opportunity to transition into education Long-term and permanent opportunities available Competitive daily rates Full support...

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Autism School, New Forest Location: Specialist School, New Forest Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Pay: £82 – £95 per day Start Date: March 2026 Essential Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car A well-regarded specialist school in the New Forest is seeking committed Teaching Assistants to support students aged 11–18 with Autism and a range of neurodivergent needs. While this role is classroom-based during school hours, it’s worth noting that the site also includes residential housing for some pupils, creating a strong sense of community across the school. About the School This specialist secondary school provides a calm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, supported and understood. Set within beautiful grounds, the school offers small class sizes, personalised learning and opportunities for outdoor exploration. Staff work collaboratively to create a positive,...

Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs Location: Sale Full Time – Essential TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Sale, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs. The school is seeking a committed, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people who require tailored, consistent and nurturing support to thrive both academically and personally. The Role: • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups • Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering adapted learning activities • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies • Supporting communication and social interaction development • Contributing to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans • Creating a safe, inclusive...

Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor - Bristol Full-time | Term-time | Long-term & Permanent Roles Available Flexible Working | Immediate Starts | Support Pupils with Emotional & Mental Health Needs Are you looking for a rewarding role providing mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people in Bristol? We are recruiting Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentors to work in specialist and mainstream schools supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, trauma backgrounds, anxiety, and behavioural challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in mental health support, counselling, pastoral work, youth work, crisis intervention, residential care, behaviour mentoring or wellbeing roles who want to make an impact in education. If you have previously supported vulnerable individuals with emotional or behavioural needs, your skills are highly transferable and very in demand. ⭐ Key Responsibilities (Mental Health & Wellbeing Mentor...

SEN Teaching Assistant - High Needs Specialist Provision Full-time | Long-term to permanent opportunity | Term-time only Pay: £110 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Location: Bristol About Us At Tradewind Recruitment, we work with inspiring schools across the Southwest who share one goal - to transform the lives of children and young people with additional needs. We're currently supporting a specialist education provision in Bristol that provides a highly individualised environment for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties, autism and complex communication needs. Many pupils also have sensory processing differences and may display behaviours that challenge, often as a way of expressing anxiety, frustration or difficulty with communication. Every child here has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is supported to develop communication, independence and emotional regulation in a calm, structured setting. The Role We're looking for a patient,...

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant Location: Burnley Contract Type: [Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: £85 - £90 per day Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience supporting children or young adults with challenging behaviour, particularly in residential childcare or similar settings? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional behavioural needs in an inclusive and nurturing school environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, patient, and able to build trusting relationships with children who may find the school environment challenging. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support for a specific pupil throughout the school day, both in and out of the classroom. Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals to implement behaviour support strategies. Encourage positive choices and emotional...

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: A specialist SEMH provision in Rochdale, committed to supporting children and young people whose social, emotional, and mental health needs impact their engagement with education. Through a trauma-informed and relationship-centred approach, we create a safe and supportive environment where learners can rebuild confidence, regulate emotions, develop social skills, and achieve both personal and academic success. We are seeking a committed Youth & Transition Support Mentor. In this role, you will work alongside learners of all ages, supporting them with tailored programmes that enhance independence, employability, community engagement, and personal wellbeing. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

Behaviours that challenge expert! I am currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs School in the North Birmingham area that are looking to appoint new SEND support staff with Autism/PMLD/Complex Needs & associated challenging behaviour experience. The positions are to cover day to day, short and long term bookings. They are seeking people that have experience of working with individuals with SEMH & SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties As a Learning Support Assistant (care or residential support experience will be considered), you will be working alongside the class Teacher and other staff supporting pupils with everyday school life, however, there will be times that you will need to be supporting children on a one to one and small groups bases. You will be a source of support for pupils and will ensure they are motivated, happy, safe and engaged. The school caters for children with a wide range of needs including Autism , MLD, PMLD,...

Behaviours that challenge expert! I am currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs School in the North Birmingham area that are looking to appoint new SEND support staff with Autism/PMLD/Complex Needs & associated challenging behaviour experience. The positions are to cover day to day, short and long term bookings. They are seeking people that have experience of working with individuals with SEMH & SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties As a Learning Support Assistant (care or residential support experience will be considered), you will be working alongside the class Teacher and other staff supporting pupils with everyday school life, however, there will be times that you will need to be supporting children on a one to one and small groups bases. You will be a source of support for pupils and will ensure they are motivated, happy, safe and engaged. The school caters for children with a wide range of needs including Autism , MLD, PMLD,...

Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEMH Base (Secondary Setting) Barry (CF62) Full-Time (Mon–Fri, 08:30–15:30) | Part-Time & Ad Hoc Available £90–£100 per day (depending on experience) Placement end date: July 2027 Are you passionate about supporting young people who have experienced trauma and long-term absence from education? Do you want to work in a nurturing, alternative provision that focuses on emotional wellbeing as much as academic progress? We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work within a specialised base attached to a secondary school in the Vale of Glamorgan. About the Provision This is not your typical classroom environment. The provision is based in calm, purpose-built outdoor learning cabins, separated from the main school site. It supports pupils (up to age 16) from across the local authority who: Have been out of mainstream education for extended periods Experience SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs Have high levels of...

Specialist Mentor (SEMH/ASC Focus) Location: Leyland, Lancashire Pay: £128.20 per day (PAYE) Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Temp-to-Perm) Start Date: ASAP / Next Half Term The Role Are you a resilient, empathetic professional looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We are currently recruiting for a Specialist Mentor to join a leading SEMH/ASC provision in Leyland. This school supports pupils who have struggled in mainstream settings due to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs or Autistic Spectrum Conditions. This isn't just "classroom support." You will be a mentor, a role model, and a steadying presence for students who often face significant daily challenges. Your focus will be on breaking down barriers to learning through emotional support and tailored behavioral interventions. Key Responsibilities 1:1 Mentorship: Deliver bespoke interventions to help students manage anxiety and develop social communication skills....

Job Title: Secondary & Post-16 Teaching Assistant Area: Bury, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with special educational needs (SEND)? We are seeking Secondary and Post-16 Teaching Assistants to join a specialist secondary and sixth form school in Bury, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Secondary & Post-16 Teaching Assistant Role and Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils across secondary and post-16 classes. Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes and ensuring pupils can access the curriculum...