Residential Care to Secondary School Support Worker

Location: Preston, LancashireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full Academic Year (Sept 2026 - July 2027), Term-Time OnlySalary: Paid to NJC Scale from Day 1About the RoleAre you currently working in a children''s residential home and looking for a better work-life balance? If you want to drop the waking nights, weekend shifts, and irregular hours while keeping your passion for supporting vulnerable youth, transitioning into a school environment is the perfect step forward.We are actively recruiting for secondary schools across Preston who are seeking SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Mentors for the upcoming academic year starting September 2026.In this role, you will work 1:1 or with small groups of secondary-aged pupils (Years 7-11) who have faced complex trauma or exhibit challenging behaviour. Your primary goal will be to provide pastoral stability, manage emotional dysregulation, and break down social and emotional barriers to learning.Why Your Care Experience Is a Premium AssetMainstream schools and specialist academies are struggling with behaviour retention, and they need individuals with a background in trauma-informed care. Your transferable skills from residential care mean you already excel where standard applicants might struggle:De-escalation Expertise: You know how to read the warning signs of emotional distress and de-escalate crisis behaviour calmly and professionally.Trauma-Informed Approach: You naturally ..... full job details .....