Waking Night Student Support – Fixed Term (Residential)

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

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.