Residential Night Attendant
Horton Lodge Community Special School, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RB15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The post is temporary until December 2026, 36 hours per week, term time only. The daily working hours will be 3 nights and 3 mornings. Monday - Thursday 8:00pm – 8.20 am
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months
Actual salary
- £22,284 - £23,027
Additional allowances
+ 1/3rd enhancement between 8pm and 6am for working nights
What skills and experience we're looking for
The purpose of this role is to actively contribute to the care and well-being of children residing in the school’s residential setting. As a Night Attendant, you will ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment during the night hours, supporting the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The role involves vigilant supervision, responding effectively to any nighttime needs or incidents, and maintaining a calming presence to promote restful sleep and emotional stability. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the Night Attendant plays a vital part in the holistic care provided by the school, ensuring the children feel safe, valued, and cared for throughout the night.
Previous experience and/or relevant skills are preferred.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide a 12-hour waking watch for residential provision
- Hold L3 Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent
- Assist in the dressing of children
- Assist in the personal care of children.
- Wash and iron the children’s clothes.
- Assist at breakfast time and with morning routines.
- Contribute to pupil care plans, filing and preparing resources
- Be involved in the provision of aspects of support necessary to the children’s welfare
- Maintain records as required
- Maintain effective contact with appropriate staff and parents
- Assist in the provision of a safe environment for children
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Have a proactive, can-do attitude
- Be able to confidently work alone during the night
- Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team and under their own initiative
What the school offers its staff
Our team are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported by:
- Offering the opportunity to work in our innovative school in a beautiful setting with pupils who are happy and enthusiastic about learning.
- A school community where the children and their families are at the heart of our mission
- A proactive and highly dedicated team, who are constantly striving to improve the school
- A supportive Governing Body
- Providing appropriate training and CPD opportunities
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and well-being support through the Thinkwell scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Horton Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Horton Lodge Community Special School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 62 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horton Lodge Community Special School website
- Email address
- office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 306214
Horton Lodge Community Primary School is a maintained special school for children aged 2-11 years with physical disabilities, associated learning difficulties and a range of complex needs including communication, sensory, and health. Horton Lodge is a small and friendly school with incredibly passionate staff who are constantly striving for the very best for our pupils.
We are offering the opportunity to work in our innovative school in a beautiful setting with wonderful pupils who are happy and enthusiastic about learning. We have a skilled and highly dedicated staff team and a very supportive Governing Body. Appropriate training and support will be offered to the successful candidate to ensure they are successful in their duties.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
• High professional standards and expectations
• Excellent teaching and classroom practice
• Knowledge of curriculum developments, assessment procedures and educational initiatives within a specialist SEND setting
• The ability to lead a team of support staff and to inspire, challenge and motivate others across the school
• Commitment to making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
Arranging a visit to Horton Lodge Community Special School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk.
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