Residential Child Care

• Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 (depending on qualifications)
• Location: Rural Horsham, West Sussex
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Working Hours: 42 hours per week

Join our all-through special school for boys aged 5-18 years old, set in the beautiful West Sussex countryside. We are proud of our state-of-the-art facilities, our 100% GCSE pass rate, and our reputation for innovation and outstanding practice. We are committed to the safety, physical and emotional wellbeing of our pupils, creating a happy environment that supports individual needs and fosters a strong sense of community.

• Monday: 15:00 - 22:00
• Tuesday to Thursday: 07:30 - 09:30, 15:00 - 22:00
• Friday: 07:30 - 09:30, 14:00 - 16:00

• Fixed hours with term time work
• Excellent paid training opportunities
• Career development prospects
• A great working atmosphere in a supportive environment

• Assist with nutritional and feeding requirements of students
• Support students in achieving their educational and personal goals
• Help with after-school clubs, extracurricular activities, and homework
• Work with children who have complex emotional needs, recognising and de-escalating situations to prevent disruption
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
• Demonstrate a genuine care for helping students thrive and create a positive, inclusive environment for students with special needs

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs or complex emotional needs
• Ability to recognise and de-escalate challenging situations
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to exercise authority and make decisive actions
• A genuine passion for supporting and empowering students to reach their full potential
• A commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

We encourage all relevant applicants to apply for this rewarding role. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

To apply for the Residential Learning Support position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about this role.