Child Residential Support Worker to Secondary Education Support

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours 8:30–3:30

Weekly PAYE pay

Holiday accrual

Free CPD courses in SEND

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. partners with a vibrant Secondary Academy in Blackpool to recruit a compassionate support practitioner for the pastoral and inclusion team.

If you bring residential childcare or youth work experience, you can apply de-escalation and trauma-informed skills to support 11-16 students with SEMH in both inclusion units and mainstream classrooms. This role offers daytime hours 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, alongside weekly PAYE pay with holiday accrual and access to CPD courses in

Qualifications

• De-escalation and crisis management are essential in supporting vulnerable students.
• Trauma-informed practice helps address ACEs, attachment issues and SEMH impacts.
• Strong rapport-building skills with disengaged or vulnerable teenagers.
• Safeguarding expertise and knowledge of duty of care and recording procedures.
• Clear, patient communication and a restorative attitude are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-16 with SEMH and behavioural barriers in inclusion units and mainstream classes.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to boost engagement, resilience and attendance.
• Intervene early to diffuse conflicts and guide pupils through calming strategies.
• Collaborate with SENCo, pastoral leads, safeguarding officers and teachers to track progress.

Skills

De-escalation

Trauma-informed practice

Rapport building

Safeguarding expertise

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Children and Young People's Workforce)

Job description

Transition Your Care Skills into Secondary Education

Are you currently working as a Child Residential Support Worker, Children's Home Practitioner, or in Youth Social Care, but looking to step away from 12-hour shifts, weekend rotas, and sleep-ins?

A vibrant Secondary Academy in Blackpool (FY postcode area) is seeking a compassionate, resilient support practitioner to join their pastoral and inclusion team. Your background in residential childcare equips you with the exact emotional intelligence, de-escalation skills, and trauma-informed mindset needed to support vulnerable secondary school students.

Why Your Transferable Skills Are in High Demand

• De-escalation & Crisis Management: You know how to stay calm, set boundaries, and manage emotionally charged situations safely.
• Trauma-Informed Practice: You understand how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment issues, and SEMH affect a young person's behaviour and ability to learn.
• Rapport Building: You have proven success in earning trust and forming meaningful working relationships with disengaged or vulnerable teenagers.
• Safeguarding Expertise: You already possess a sharp awareness of child protection legislation, recording procedures, and duty of care.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-16 with SEMH, behavioural barriers, or additional pastoral needs within the academy's inclusion unit and mainstream classrooms.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to boost student engagement, emotional resilience, and attendance.
• Intervene early to diffuse potential conflicts and guide pupils through calming strategies.
• Partner with the SENCo, pastoral leads, designated safeguarding officers, and class teachers to track student progress and wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 6 months' experience in children's residential care, youth work, supported housing, or social care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Children and Young People's Workforce) is advantageous, but practical experience and attitude matter most.
• Training in physical intervention/de-escalation (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA/CPI, Price) is highly beneficial.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a non-judgmental, restorative approach.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete one).

Key Benefits for You

• Work-Life Balance: Set daytime hours (8:30 am - 3:30 pm) with all evenings, weekends, and school holidays free.
• Competitive Pay: Reliable, weekly pay via PAYE with full holiday accrual.
• Professional Growth: Free accredited CPD courses in education-specific SEND strategies, Team-Teach, and classroom practice.
• Impact: Direct, visible impact helping local Blackpool teenagers stay in education and achieve their potential.