Residential Support Worker

Residential SEN Support Workers – Temp to Perm Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our partner residential services as Residential SEN Support Workers. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, beginning on a temporary agency contract with the chance to progress into a permanent role following a successful transition period.

As a Residential SEN Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a safe, nurturing, and structured residential setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing emotional and practical support to promote independence and personal growth

• Assisting with daily routines, life skills, and social development

• Encouraging participation in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities

• Working collaboratively with a dedicated team to maintain consistent, high-quality care

• Ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive development of every young person

You will work a rolling rota that includes both day and waking night shifts, ensuring balanced hours and consistent support.

Typical shifts include:

Day shifts:
07:00–17:00
07:30–22:00
12:00–22:00
07:00–22:30

Waking night shifts:
22:00–08:00

What we are looking for:

• Experience in childcare, SEN, or support work is beneficial but not essential, as full training is provided

• Compassion, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What we offer:

• Temp-to-perm progression with a permanent 40-hour contract available after the initial period

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional training

• A supportive, team-focused environment with opportunities for growth and development

• Competitive pay (details discussed at interview)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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