Night Attendant - SEN Residential Provision Rudyard

Night Attendant - Special School Residential Provision
Location: Rudyard nr Leek
Hours: Waking night shifts, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Duration - Until December 2025 - Term time
Contract: Temporary / Fixed-term options available
We are looking for a caring, reliable and confident Night Attendant to support the pupils within our residential setting. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating a safe, calm and nurturing overnight environment for children and young people with a range of physical and learning needs.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide a waking watch throughout the night to ensure pupils' safety and wellbeing.
• Support with personal care, dressing/undressing and morning routines where required.
• Maintain a calm, reassuring presence and respond quickly and appropriately to any needs during the night.
• Follow individual care plans, health plans and behaviour/safeguarding procedures.
• Monitor pupils as required and keep accurate records and logs.
• Work confidently as the primary adult on shift, while liaising with the wider residential and school team.

Desirable Qualifications & TrainingWhile not essential, it would be ideal for applicants to have:

• Level 3 qualification (such as L3 Caring for Children & Young People, Health & Social Care, CYPW or equivalent).
• PEG feeding knowledge or experience (training can be refreshed if needed).
• Epilepsy awareness and rescue medication training (refresher can be provided).
• Manual Handling / Moving & Handling training.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, physical disabilities, medical needs or complex needs.

What We're Looking For

• Someone calm, patient and able to use their initiative.
• A confident night-time practitioner who can work independently.
• A proactive, compassionate approach to supporting young people.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment.
• Training opportunities to refresh or develop new skills.
• Competitive hourly pay depending on experience and qualification level.
• A rewarding role where you make a genuine impact every night.

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