Waking Night Support Worker (St Mary's School and College)

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only. Up to 44 hours per week - 4 nights per week (22:00pm -09:00am).

Closing date: 12:00pm, 15 June 2026

Interview date: To be held shortly after advert closing

How to apply: To apply, please visit our website for more information and an application form; https://www.stmarysbexhill.org/our-school/join-our-team/current-vacancies

Who to contact if you have a query: For an informal discussion, please contact Ann Whiteman, Head of Residential on 01424 730740.

St Mary’s is seeking to recruit a Waking Night Support Worker to work within a small, dedicated team who are responsible for providing support to pupils/students within our residential setting.

St Mary’s is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

You will need to be positive, kind and caring, with basic knowledge of the care and support needs of pupils/students with special educational needs (Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant Level 3 qualification is required) and a commitment to providing outstanding support to those within our care.

We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.

We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.

The successful applicant will work up to 44 hours per week over four nights, to a shift rota, between 10.00pm to 9.00 am, Sunday to Thursday, term time only.

Previous applicants need not apply.

St Mary’s is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.