Assistant Waking Night Childcare Officer
Posted 2 days 20 hours ago by Meath School
Location: Meath School, Brox Road, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0LF
Salary: Actual £12,831.50 - £13,281.50 (FTE £25,663 - £26,563, inclusive of allowances)
Hours of work: 20 hours per week, Wednesday - Thursday 9.00 pm to 7.00 am
Contract: Permanent (part time, term time only, all holidays paid)
Role OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Assistant Waking Night Childcare Officer to join our passionate residential team. This role is integral to ensuring the safety, development, and well being of children during the night.
Key Responsibilities- Support children to achieve a restful night's sleep while maintaining safety.
- Implement and follow children's Personal Development Plans, including overnight care targets.
- Provide toileting support and assist with specific eating and drinking programs.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other care staff to deliver multidisciplinary care.
- Complete essential tasks such as maintaining cleanliness, preparing resources, and updating night records.
- Contribute to children's personal and social development programs.
- Adhere to safeguarding policies and maintain a safe, caring environment.
- Experience working with children, especially those with special educational needs.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn; strong, supported English.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management principles.
- Qualifications related to childcare or speech and language needs.
- First Aid or Positive Touch training.
Meath, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential non maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years with complex speech and language challenges. Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress our children make. 'Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that 'everyone can have friends here'.
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Why Us?- Professional growth: Comprehensive induction, regular CPD opportunities, and annual salary reviews.
- Health and well being: Wellbeing days, free flu jabs, mental health first aiders, and access to Perkbox resources.
- Financial perks: Pension schemes, life assurance cover, interest free travel and bike loans.
- Work life balance: Term time work schedule with all school holidays off.
For an informal discussion about the role or school visits please contact Debbie Hanson at or email for more information.
To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to School Business Manager at .
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday, 13 April 2026 with interviews held later that week depending on candidate availability.
Accessibility SupportWe are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at and we will be happy to assist you.
Equal OpportunitiesWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate's employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.
Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male workers to work with our children.