Residential Support Worker – Milton Keynes

justteachers; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a caring Residential Support Worker for a specialist SEN school in Milton Keynes. This full-time, fixed-term role runs from September 2026 to January 2027, supporting pupils outside the classroom and helping develop independence, confidence and routines in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work with teaching, pastoral and residential staff to ensure consistent support and positive emotional wellbeing for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, preferably in SEN, residential, care or education settings.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and two references from the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to pupils within the residential setting.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support pupils with daily routines, independence and personal development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work with teaching, pastoral and residential staff to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a caring, resilient, and committed Residential Support Worker to join a specialist SEN school in Milton Keynes. This full-time position starts September 2026 and runs until January 2027. You will provide consistent support to pupils outside of the classroom, helping them develop independence, confidence, and positive routines within a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to pupils within the residential setting
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
• Support pupils with daily routines, independence, and personal development
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral, and residential staff to ensure consistent support

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN, residential, care, or education setting
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two professional references from the past two years