Senior Support Worker

Make a Real Impact Every Day

Join a highly respected specialist environment supporting young people with severe autism, Asperger’s profiles, complex learning needs and behaviours linked to their neurodiversity. Set within the beautiful New Forest and close to the coast, this is a nurturing, well-resourced and forward-thinking setting that takes pride in helping young people thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional ready to step into a senior role.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will motivate, guide and lead by example. Your role involves supporting young people both in education settings and during off-site activities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and personal development at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support to young people

• Assist with daily routines and personal care where needed

• Act as a mentor to Support Workers, offering guidance and modelling best practice

• Maintain a safe, positive and structured environment

• Support with record-keeping, health monitoring and care plan updates

• Promote independence, communication and life skills

• Engage young people in meaningful, personalised activities

• Uphold safeguarding standards at all times

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months’ SEN/childcare experience

• Experience supporting autistic young people or those with additional learning needs

• Full UK driving licence (rural setting)

• Level 3 Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

• Strong communication, teamwork and leadership qualities

• Calm, professional and resilient approach

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

• Extensive CPD and SEN-focused training

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities for long-term progression

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.
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