Waking Night Student Support Assistant

VALENCE SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pensions scheme & life cover

Staff wellbeing sessions and support

Retail discounts and subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Job summary

VALENCE SCHOOL in Greater London seeks a caring Waking Night Student Support Assistant to help maintain a safe, nurturing overnight environment for students with special educational needs. You will monitor, assist with personal care and daily routines, and document observations as part of a supportive residential team.

The role emphasizes moving and handling, safeguarding, and collaboration with staff to promote independence and wellbeing, with progression toward a Level 3 Residential Childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and data protection.
• GCSEs in English/Maths are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students during the evening and night, carrying out regular checks, monitoring for distress and keeping accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and other departments to maintain high standards of care.
• Promote students' development across physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects within the residential setting.
• Support personal care routines including washing, bathing, mealtime assistance, and morning/evening routines.
• Follow and implement individual care plans to help students work towards independence.
• Use recording/reporting processes in line with procedures.
• Carry out domestic duties such as laundry and cleaning to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Adhere to moving and handling procedures and safeguarding practices.
• Work toward completing Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma where applicable.
• Uphold school policies including safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and data protection.

Skills

Moving and handling

Record keeping

Communication

Care

Safeguarding

Teamwork

English/Maths GCSEs (desirable)

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma (desirable)

Job description

We are looking for a caring, motivated and reliable Waking Night Student Support Assistant to join our residential education provision. In this role, you will help create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for young people with special educational needs, ensuring their physical, emotional and social wellbeing throughout the night. You will play a key part in enabling students to feel secure, comfortable and able to develop their independence and reach their full potential.,

• Support students during the evening and night, carrying out regular checks, monitoring for any signs of distress and keeping accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and other departments to maintain high standards of care.
• Promote students' intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development within the residential setting.
• Support personal care routines including washing, bathing, mealtime assistance, and morning/evening routines.
• The role will include a substantial amount of moving and handling children and young people.
• Follow and implement individual care plans, helping students work towards their independence goals.
• Use appropriate recording and reporting processes in line with organisational procedures.
• Carry out domestic duties such as laundry and cleaning to ensure a clean and welcoming environment.
• Adhere to moving and handling procedures and all health and safety and safeguarding practices.
• Work towards completing the Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma, if applicable.
• Uphold school policies including safeguarding, equality, diversity, confidentiality and data protection
• Desirable: Experience in school or residential settings, GCSEs in English/Maths, Level 3 Diploma and knowledge of SEND.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs.
• A supportive, friendly and professional team environment.
• Training and development opportunities, including the chance to work towards a Level 3 qualification if required.
• Generous pensions scheme & life cover
• Staff wellbeing sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• free on-site parking
• You will get a total hourly payment of £18.08ph for the hours worked between 10pm to 7am on weekdays.