Waking Night Support Worker

TeacherActive; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Bloxwich is seeking a Night Support Worker to support students with High-Functioning Autism and Complex Needs. In this vital role, you will provide emotional and physical care during the night while ensuring a safe environment. Your compassion and dedication are essential for helping young people develop life skills and achieve their full potential. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £13 to £14 per hour and comprehensive training to support your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term roles

Recommend-a-friend scheme worth up to £100

Qualifications

• Compassion and dedication to help young people achieve their potential.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people during night and morning routines.
• Administer prescribed emergency medication when required.
• Encourage young people to prepare for their day.

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £13 - 14 per hour dependent on experience

We are proud to be working with a college that is supporting students aged 16–25 with High‑Functioning Autism and Complex Needs. Our mission is to help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills, gain qualifications, and move towards independence — all within a supportive and nurturing environment.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship to any new candidates at this time.

As a Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping our students thrive. You’ll provide physical and emotional care during the night, ensuring a safe, happy, and supportive environment that contributes to daytime learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting young people during the night and morning routines
• Administering prescribed emergency medication when required
• Building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with students and colleagues
• Supporting young people’s emotional and physical wellbeing
• Encouraging and motivating young people to prepare for their day
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and domestic organisation
• Producing clear and accurate written reports/records

No formal qualifications are required — just compassion, dedication, and a genuine desire to help young people achieve their full potential. In return, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training and the opportunity to learn from some of the most passionate and experienced professionals in the field.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• A dedicated and expert consultant to guide you through the process
• Regular and varied supply work and potential long‑term roles
• Competitive rates of pay and full AWR compliance
• A network of branches across the UK
• Opportunities with one of the most respected education recruitment agencies in England and Wales
• A recommend‑a‑friend scheme worth up to £100

Join Us

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference in young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

To register your interest, please apply through this advert, call 0121 200 3224, or email [e-mail] to arrange an informal chat and start your next exciting step in education care.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.