Current Vacancies

Waking Night Support Worker

Up to 44 hours per week - 4 nights per week (22:00-09:00)

Term time only

Salary £13.21 per hour

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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ann Whiteman, Head of Residential on 01424 730740.

To apply, please refer to the 3 documents below with job description, our privacy policy and our application form to be completed and returned by email to hr@stmarysbexhill.org

Previous applicants need not apply.

The closing date will be NOON on Monday 23rd March 2026. Interviews will soon after.

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.