SEN Support Worker
- Autism
- Lancashire
- Full Time
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SEN Support Worker – Residential School Setting (Preston, PR3)
Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | Weekend shifts mandatory | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities |
Do you want to be part of a team that helps children and young people with special educational needs thrive every day? We’re seeking caring, reliable, and proactive individuals to join a specialist residential school in the Preston PR3 area. This is a fantastic opportunity to start on an agency basis, with the potential to secure a permanent role for the right candidates.
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in providing consistent care and support for children with autism, learning difficulties, and complex behavioural needs. Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with day-to-day routines and activities in both educational and residential environments
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Offering personal care where needed in a respectful and supportive manner
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Encouraging independence and developing social and life skills
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Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
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Working collaboratively with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care
Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working in SEN, care, or education settings is desirable but not essential
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Compassionate, calm, and able to manage challenging behaviour
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Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
What’s on Offer:
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Flexible shifts to suit your availability
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Consistent agency work with the potential to become permanent
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Training and development to support your growth
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Rewarding work where you make a lasting difference
- Permanent contracts after completing a handover period
Location: Preston PR3 – a driving licence and access to transport is an advantage due to the rural setting.
If you’re ready to build a meaningful career supporting young people to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.
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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