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SEND Residential Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 02 February 2026
Salary: £13.69 to £17.22 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 March 2026
Location: cm20dg
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: SENDRESISUPPORT-8985

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Summary

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.

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