Student Support Assistant

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. Apply today and make a real difference every day! 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. Please note Valence School will be closed for the summer break and all applicants will be contacted upon our return in September. 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).