We're looking for passionate, resilient and caring individuals to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs.
This isn't a traditional classroom role. It's about being a positive role model, building trust, managing behaviours positively, and helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.
We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in:
* SEN schools or specialist education settings
* SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
* Autism (ASC)
* PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)
* Challenging behaviour support
* Residential children's homes
* Youth work
* Care and support work
* Mental health services
* Sports coaching
* Prison, probation or rehabilitation services
* Community outreach programmes
What you'll be doing:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Building positive relationships with children who may struggle to trust adults
* Managing challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies
* Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
* Assisting with personal care where required
* Encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement, no matter how small
* Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist staff
The ideal person:
✔ Calm under pressure
✔ Naturally empathetic and patient
✔ Resilient and able to build strong boundaries
✔ Passionate about helping young people succeed
✔ A team player with a positive attitude
✔ Looking for a rewarding career rather than "just a job"
Why this role?
Every day is different. One moment you could be helping a young person regulate after a difficult morning, the next you're celebrating a breakthrough that they've been working towards for months.
If you've worked in care, residential settings, youth work, behavioural support or specialist education and are looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.
No school experience? No problem. If you have the right attitude, transferable experience and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs, full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Apply today and start a career where every day matters
Salary description
£92.50 - £105.00 per day