Waking Night Support Worker (St Mary's School & College)
East Sussex County CouncilBexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom, South East
Overview
This is a local council role with East Sussex County Council based in Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Salary: £13.21 per hour.
Contract type: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full-time, term-time.
Closing date: Friday 11 September, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
To apply, please visit our website for more information and an application form: Waking Night Support Worker - Waking Night Support Worker - Waking Night Support Worker - Current Vacancies - St Mary's Special School & College
Previous applicants need not apply.
Who to contact if you have a query:
For an informal discussion, please contact Ann Whiteman, Head of Residential on 01424 730740 or email hr@stmarysbexhill.org with any questions.
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.
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.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
How this role compares
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How to apply
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