Support Workers

Join a Setting Where Every Day Makes a Difference

Become part of an exceptional specialist environment supporting young people with severe autism, Asperger’s profiles, complex communication needs and behaviour linked to their neurodiversity. The setting offers a warm, structured and highly resourced atmosphere, surrounded by the stunning New Forest and close to the coast.

You will join a passionate, skilled and welcoming team dedicated to helping every young person learn, grow and build confidence through personalised support.

£27,289.60 pre-probation rising to £27,851.20 post-probation (52-week contract)

£23,406.08 pre-probation rising to £23,887.76 post-probation (39-week contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing life skills, social skills and confidence

• Encourage progress through tailored programmes and structured routines

• Promote wellbeing and maintain the highest levels of safety

• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

• Act as a consistent role model during daily activities

• Help plan, organise and join in with engaging activities (e.g. outdoor adventures, creative tasks, life skills sessions)

• Support with personal care and behavioural strategies where required

To join this team, you’ll need to demonstrate compassion, resilience and consistency, especially when supporting young people with significant communication and behavioural challenges.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months’ childcare experience, ideally within SEN

• Experience supporting autistic young people or those with additional needs

• Full UK driving licence (rural location requires driving)

• Strong communication skills and a calm, mature approach

• Ability to work flexibly with shift patterns

• Empathy, reliability and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

• Access to extensive CPD and SEN-specialist training

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

• Support from a dedicated personal consultant

• A strong wellbeing and staff-care focus

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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