School Care Support Worker - Sleaford

Just Teachers Ltd; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated role within a supported SEND provision in Sleaford, combining school and residential care for children and young people with additional needs, including SEMH. The role covers both education and home-life routines, focusing on independence, emotional regulation, and confidence building.

Immediate start is available for a full-time position. You will work with teaching staff to adapt lessons, support routines, and help young people develop essential daily

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or SEMH in education or residential care
• Understanding of behaviour management and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confidence in building positive relationships across learning and care environments

Responsibilities

• Support young people throughout school day and residential routines, ensuring consistency and stability across environments
• Work alongside teaching staff to support adapted lessons, breaking down tasks and reinforcing learning in an accessible way
• Support daily living tasks such as morning/evening routines, mealtimes, and independence skills within the residential setting
• Use calm, consistent behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation and positive outcomes

Skills

Behavior management

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Support education and care envs

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Teaching Assistant

Job description

About the role:

A supportive SEND provision in Sleaford offering both school and residential care for children and young people with additional needs, including SEMH. The setting provides a structured and nurturing environment where students are supported across both their education and home life, focusing on developing independence, emotional regulation, and confidence. Staff work across both the school day and residential setting to ensure consistency, routine, and strong relationships. This role is available on a full-time basis with an ASAP start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support young people throughout both the school day and residential routines, ensuring consistency and stability across environments
• Work alongside teaching staff to support adapted lessons, breaking down tasks and reinforcing learning in an accessible way
• Support daily living tasks such as morning/evening routines, mealtimes, and independence skills within the residential setting
• Use calm, consistent behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation and positive outcomes

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or SEMH needs within education, residential care, or similar settings
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies and ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure
• Confidence in building positive relationships and acting as a strong role model across both learning and care environments
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or equivalent experience