36 childrens residential support worker jobs found

Support Workers - Step Into an Education Career Opportunities Across Northampton Schools Join Tradewind Recruitment Today Are you a Support Worker looking for a meaningful change in direction? Do you enjoy empowering young people, building trust, and making a difference in someone's day? Your skills are highly valued in education, and Tradewind Recruitment is here to help you make a smooth and successful transition. We are seeking motivated, caring and confident individuals to support pupils across Northampton in both mainstream and specialist school settings. Whether you have experience in care, residential support, mental health services, SEN support or youth work, your background provides an excellent foundation for working with children and young people in schools. What you'll be doing: Providing emotional, behavioural and learning support to pupils Guiding students through challenges and celebrating progress Building positive, stable relationships that help students...

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS WANTED – BRECON AREA Location: Brecon Start Date: Immediate Salary: From £13.69 p/h Shift Patterns: Night Shifts | Long Days | Short Days – all flexible and well paid! Got a calm head and a big heart? Ready to support amazing young people with ALN and behavioural needs? ⏰ Looking for work that’s flexible, fulfilling, and financially rewarding? Then you might just be who we’re looking for! At TeacherActive, we’re searching for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our team of residential support legends in the Brecon area. You'll be helping young people with additional learning needs (ALN) and challenging behaviours feel safe, supported, and understood. Whether you're after night shifts, long days, or short bursts of brilliance, we’ve got roles to fit your life – and they all come with great pay and genuine impact. ️ What You’ll Need: ✅ A calm, patient approach with a good sense of humour ✅ Willingness to learn and adapt to...

Make a Real Difference: Join Us in Supporting Children with SEN Now Recruiting for SEN Roles in Education – No Prior School Experience Needed Are you a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Therapist, or Youth Worker ready for a meaningful new challenge? If you’ve worked with: * Challenging or aggressive behaviour * Mental health and emotional regulation * Complex needs, autism, or learning disabilities …then your skills are hugely valuable in Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings. Roles We’re Recruiting For: * SEN Teaching Assistants (Primary & Secondary) * Behaviour Mentors * Learning Support Assistants * Pastoral or SEMH Support Staff * 1:1 Support for children with autism, ADHD, or complex needs Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from people with experience in: * Mental Health (CAMHS, Mental Health Support Workers, Counsellors) * Health & Social Care (HCAs, Support Workers, Family Support Workers) * Therapy &...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision Full-time | Long-term to permanent opportunity | Term-time only Pay: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Location: Bristol About Us At Tradewind Recruitment, we work with inspiring schools across the South West 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, caring...

We are a welcoming special school in the Scunthorpe area supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Complex Needs. We provide a caring, structured environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their very best. The Role From January 2026 we are looking for caring and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our team. You will support students in class, with personal care where needed, and during activities, helping them to learn, communicate, and feel safe and happy. Day-to-day you will Work alongside teachers and therapists to support individual students and small groups Help with personal care, mobility, feeding and sensory needs as required Use communication tools such as PECS, Makaton or AAC devices (full training given) Follow behaviour support plans and use positive, calm approaches Join in with therapy sessions, play, and off-site activitiesWe are looking for people who Are patient, kind and reliable Enjoy...

Are you passionate about education and want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people? Hazel Tree Education are seeking a passionate and supportive Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision school in Chorley The role will primarily be supporting students with SEMH needs. The school requires an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to support learners full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. This is a temporary position although could span long-term for the right candidate. What we’re looking for: * A recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare or experience working with children in a formal setting e.g school, residential, sports coaching. * An interest in supporting children with additional needs. * A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude. Successful candidates must have: * An Enhanced DBS on the Update service or be willing to obtain one * At least two...

SEN TA - Rye Location: Rye Start Date: Flexible Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible) Are you seeking a rewarding career working with young people with special educational needs (SEN)? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an rewarding, supportive school in Rye. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting with classroom activities. Helping to implement support plans. Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environmentIdeal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work, schools, or residential settings) Calm,...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hailsham Start Date: Flexible Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible) Are you seeking a rewarding career working with children that have additional needs? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an rewarding, supportive school in Hailsham. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting with classroom activities. Helping to implement support plans. Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environmentIdeal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work, schools, or residential settings)...

SEN TA - Uckfield Location: Uckfield Start Date: Flexible Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible) Are you seeking a rewarding career working with young people with special educational needs (SEN)? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding, supportive school in Uckfield. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting with classroom activities. Helping to implement support plans. Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environmentIdeal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work, schools, or residential...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Tonbridge Start Date: Flexible Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible) Are you seeking a rewarding career supporting children who have special educational needs? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a motivated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an excellent school in Tonbridge. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting with classroom activities. Helping to implement support plans. Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environmentIdeal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work, schools, or residential settings) Calm,...

Special educational needs TA Location: Robertsbridge Start Date: Flexible Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible) Are you ready to build a rewarding career helping children with special educational needs? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a motivated and experienced special educational needs teaching assistant to join an excellent school in Robertsbridge. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting with classroom activities. Helping to implement support plans. Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environmentIdeal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work,...

Special educational needs TA Location: Polegate Start Date: Flexible Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible) Are you ready to build a rewarding career helping children with special educational needs? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a motivated and experienced special educational needs teaching assistant to join an excellent school in Polegate. About the Role: As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities: Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis. Assisting with classroom activities. Helping to implement support plans. Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environmentIdeal Candidate: Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work, schools, or...

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a children’s residential provider in Derbyshire who are on the hunt for a passionate and dedicated Residential Support Workers / RSW.  We are looking for a Residential Support Workers / RSW to work nights throughout the week. (10pm-7am) Our residential provider adopts an ethos that is child focused, while understanding that children will thrive when they feel safe and secure. A focus on providing consistency and continuity, ensuring at all times that children’s wishes are heard and respected. The successful Residential Support Worker / RSW will have: Experience in a children's residential setting Experience supporting young people with Autism ‘Can-do’ attitude Flexibility with shifts In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process  Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*  CPD Courses and certificates as part of the...

Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant Could you support children with special educational needs to flourish in schools? Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEND, additional needs, or disabilities? Have you ever worked in residential care, learning disability support, schools, or another setting with people with SEND? The Job… Working in SEND schools to support children with a wide range of additional needs- your role is to be an extra set of hands for the teacher! You could be helping pupils to manage their emotions, communication effectively, or to engage with the activities they are taking part in! Academics provide staff to a massive range of SEND and SEMH schools, so there are opportunities to work with children with complex needs, challenging behaviours, social emotional and mental health needs, or physical disabilities. You'll Be… An aspiring Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting people with a disability or SEN Comfortable working in school...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Specialist Provision (All-Through School) Location: Hackney, East London Start date: January 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term Pay: £95-£115 per day (dependent on experience) We are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist autism provision within an all-through school in Hackney. This is a full-time, long-term role starting January 2026, supporting autistic pupils from EYFS through to Post-16. You'll be working in small, structured classes, helping pupils to access learning, develop independence and regulate their emotions throughout the school day. The role: Full-time, long-term TA role in a specialist autism setting Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across different key stages Following EHCP targets and individual learning plans Using visual supports, clear routines and structured activities Supporting emotional regulation, communication and sensory needs Assisting with personal care and life-skills where required...

Special Needs Support Staff - Secondary SEND School Agency: Tempest Location: Stockport Start Date: 5th January Contract: Full-time, Long-term Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience) Tempest are working in partnership with a specialist Secondary Special Needs School in Stockport to recruit an experienced and dedicated Special Needs Support Staff Member. The school accommodates students aged 6-18 with a wide range of additional needs, including but not limited to ASC (verbal and non-verbal), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and complex needs. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and highly supportive school, making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people. About the Role The school is ideally looking for support staff to work within their Primary department, though they can be flexible for the right candidate. This is a full-time position, supporting students who require consistency, emotional support, and tailored learning...

Special Needs Teaching Assistant / Support Worker Location: Cheadle, Stockport | Agency: Tempest Education Pay: £89-£95 per day Tempest is proud to be working on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Cheadle, Stockport, seeking a committed, compassionate, and proactive Special Needs Teaching Assistant / Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This is a rewarding role supporting young people with a wide range of additional needs in both educational and residential settings. About the Role You will be supporting children and young people with complex needs, many of whom also live within the school's residential provision. Students may present challenging and sometimes physical behaviours as a result of their needs, so resilience, patience, and a calm, confident approach are essential. You will work alongside teachers, support staff, and therapy teams to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment-while also being comfortable working independently when needed....

Position: Support Worker Location: Stockport (SK8) Start Date: 05/01/2026 Pay: £95-£105 per day, depending on experience Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting on behalf of a large SEN provision for experienced support workers. The school supports pupils aged 4-19 with complex needs and is based in the Cheadle area. This role is full-time and temp to perm after 12 weeks. The Role: Supporting pupils 1:1, building strong, trusting relationships Working closely with class teachers to monitor progress Providing personal careExperience, Training & Qualifications: Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided) Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired Previous experience supporting complex needs in a school or residential settingTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to...

School Learning Support Bolton £1778- £1900 salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. Contract dates  Jan 26– July 26 The school and role  A school within the Bolton local authority is seeking a dedicated School Learning Support Assistant. In this role, you will help maintain a positive and productive learning environment, including supporting the class in the teacher’s absence. Strong behaviour management skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to identify tasks that support the smooth running of the classroom are essential. You may be placed in either KS1 or KS2, so confidence in supporting learning across Maths, English, and Science at varying ability levels is required. The role will also involve some 1:1 SEND support, working closely with children throughout the school day. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, resilient, and knowledgeable about both the primary curriculum and effective approaches to supporting pupils with SEND....

ABC Teachers is seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to provide high-quality personal and emotional support to children with additional needs in a specialist secondary school environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives while working as part of a committed and supportive team. About the role: Personal Care and Support: Provide tailored care to meet pupils’ physical, emotional, and personal needs, including assisting with mobility, hygiene routines, and personal development. This is an essential requirement.  Positive Relationships: Build trusting, respectful relationships with pupils to promote independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Learning and Engagement: Support classroom learning by helping pupils participate in lessons and activities, working collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants. Safe and Nurturing Environment: Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and caring atmosphere where every child...