Wilds Lodge School – Rutland
Starting from £23,144 (Actual Salary)
Permanent, Full Time and Term Time Only
Start date: 1st September 2026
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional
learners. We are looking for people who are child centred and have a real care and desire to help
improve the lives of our young people. If you are interested in joining us, regardless of experience or
qualifications, please get in touch on the details listed below.
Your new role
We are currently recruiting for Therapeutic Boarding Staff to work in a friendly and supportive
environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people. The
appointed person will become a member of the residential care team; working on a house group
with up to 20 learners; and having personal support worker responsibilities for up to 5 learners; as
directed by the team leader.
You will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of
care needs (SEMH/AHD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and
interesting. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference
then this just might be the job for you.
Working Hours:
- Shifts include 2.30pm - 10.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am - 4.00pm Friday plus flexi
time totalling 42.5 hours a week.
About Wilds Lodge
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and
girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social,
emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school
have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an
equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners. The key to
the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and
the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the
classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have
access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection;
mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN
such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding
environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and
independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Experience
of working with people with autism is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is. A valid UK
driving licence is required.
