Night Support Worker – SEND College
Location: Bournemouth
Hours: Night Shifts (Full-time - 42.5 hours)
Salary: £13.70ph
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? Do you have experience supporting individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Join our dedicated team at a forward-thinking SEND college in Bournemouth, providing overnight care and support to our amazing learners.
About Us
We are a specialist SEND college that provides education, care, and support to young people aged 16–25 with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and physical challenges. Our mission is to help every learner achieve their potential in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.
The Role
As a Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a calm, safe, and supportive environment for learners during the night. Working as part of a caring and professional residential team, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting learners with their evening and morning routines
Promoting independence and safeguarding wellbeing
Monitoring individuals throughout the night, providing reassurance and personal care where needed
Recording and reporting accurately in line with college procedures
Responding to emergencies in a calm and effective manner
✅ What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
Compassionate, patient, and reliable
Experienced in working in care, education, or support roles (SEND experience desirable)
Confident with providing personal care and working through the night
Able to follow care plans and safeguarding protocols
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Flexible to cover occasional weekend or holiday shifts if required
A full enhanced DBS check is required (we can support this process).
Qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Level 2/3 Health & Social Care or equivalent
First Aid, Moving and Handling, or Medication Training
Experience in a residential or education setting
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression Channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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