Team Leader - Learning Disabilities(Children)

Super Hiring; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Ilford is seeking a Day Team Leader to provide structure and leadership in a home for children with complex needs. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in SEN or residential childcare and a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care. Benefits include a salary 20% above the sector average, comprehensive training, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of leadership training each year

Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend & wellbeing support

Pension & bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in SEN or residential childcare.
• Confident in managing aggression and leading through challenges.
• Energetic, organised, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines and strategies are followed.
• Support children with hygiene, education, and active play.
• Guide staff in responding calmly to aggression or property damage.
• Maintain communication with families, schools, and professionals.
• Keep morale strong and ensure the team feels supported.

Skills

Managing aggression

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care

Job description

A Day Team Leader at SuperCare provides structure, energy, and leadership in a home where children are active, energetic, and sometimes physically aggressive. You'll make sure routines are consistent, staff feel confident, and children are fully engaged. You'll balance being hands‑on with guiding your team, stepping in during incidents, and ensuring the day flows smoothly. It's a role for someone who is as comfortable running up the stairs to redirect a child as they are sitting down to review a care plan. This home is rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and is looking to maintain that record.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines and strategies are followed.
• Support children with hygiene, education, and active play.
• Guide staff in responding calmly to aggression or property damage.
• Maintain communication with families, schools, and professionals.
• Keep morale strong and ensure the team feels supported.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years in SEN or residential childcare.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care (or equivalent).
• Confident in managing aggression and leading through challenges.
• Energetic, organised, and compassionate.

Benefits

• Salary 20% above sector average
• Rota: 07:30-22:30, 1 day on / 2 days off
• 36 days of leadership training each year
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
• Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access
• Gym stipend & wellbeing support
• Pension & bonus scheme

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you’re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.