Waking Night Student Support Assistant (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover) at Valence School

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 30,307,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions & life cover

Staff wellbeing sessions

Discounts & subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Valence School is seeking a caring Waking Night Student Support Assistant on a fixed term maternity cover until May 2027. The role runs Wednesday and Thursday, 7.30pm–7.30am, supporting students with SEND in a residential setting.

You will monitor wellbeing, maintain records, assist with personal care, and follow care plans to promote independence while upholding safeguarding and school policies. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Desirable).
• Level 3 Diploma (Desirable).
• Knowledge of SEND (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support students during night shifts with regular checks and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with staff and departments.
• Promote development across intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual domains in a residential setting.
• Assist with personal care routines and daily living activities.
• Follow individual care plans to help students progress toward independence.
• Adhere to safeguarding, data protection and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 3 Diploma

Job description

About this Role

Waking Night Student Support Assistant - Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover until May 2027

Wednesday and Thursday, 7.30pm to 7.30am

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.

In this role you will:

• 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.

What we offer

• 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.

Why work with us?

Be part of a supportive and passionate team, helping students achieve their potential while developing your own skills and career.

We are recruiting for this post on a rolling basis, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Valence School is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all. References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).