SEN Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Longridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a specialist school as a Residential Support Worker or Team Leader. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With immediate starts available, you'll receive full training and the opportunity to earn a Level 3 qualification. Flexible hours and temp-to-perm opportunities make this an attractive position for those passionate about child welfare. If you're caring and committed, this is the perfect opportunity to start a rewarding career in education support.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Full Training Provided

Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Opportunity to Earn Level 3 Qualification

Qualifications

• Caring nature and commitment to child welfare are essential.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a residential setting.
• Work flexible hours across various shifts.

Skills

Caring Nature

Child Welfare Commitment

Experience Working with Children

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Residential Support Staff – Ribchester, PR3 – Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference? We are recruiting Residential Support Workers, Waking Night Staff, and a Team Leader to join a dedicated team at an SEN School in Ribchester (PR3). This independent specialist day and residential school provides a high standard of education for students aged 8–19 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related conditions.

Roles Available:

• Residential Support Workers – 9 Vacancies
• Waking Night Support Workers – 2 Vacancies
• Team Leader – 1 Vacancy

What We’re Offering:

• Immediate start from 28th April
• Flexible full-time or part-time hours (minimum 20 per week)
• Various shift patterns available (days/nights/rotas)
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Full training and support with the opportunity to earn a Level 3 qualification

Pay Rates:

• £13.75 per hour (Unqualified)
• £14.20 per hour (Qualified)
• Team Leader: £15.38 per hour (based on 42 hours/week)

What You Need:

• Availability from 28th April for a two-week induction
• Willingness to work across a 52-week or 41-week (term-time + 2 weeks) contract
• A caring nature and commitment to child welfare
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Location: Based in Ribchester, PR3. Applicants should be local or willing to relocate within a reasonable commute.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.