SEND Residential Support Worker – Chelmsford
Full Time | Long-Term | ASAP Start
TeacherActive is currently recruiting a SEND Residential Support Worker to join a supportive and well-established residential setting in Chelmsford. This is a full-time, long-term position, with an immediate start available.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including ASD, SEMH, learning difficulties and complex needs, within a residential care environment.
The Role:
Providing high-quality care and support to young people in a residential setting
Supporting daily routines, personal care, education and leisure activities
Promoting independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing
Managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
Working closely with other support staff, teachers and external professionals
Ensuring safeguarding and care plans are followed at all times
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with SEND (residential experience desirable but not essential)
A caring, patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
The ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required
A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable young people
What TeacherActive Can Offer You:
A full-time, long-term role with stability
Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
Dedicated support from your own TeacherActive consultant
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
The opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding role
If you are a compassionate and reliable SEND Residential Support Worker looking for your next long-term opportunity in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services