Residential Night attendant - Horton Lodge Special School

Residential Night attendant Horton Lodge Special School

Horton Lodge School is looking for a Residential Night Attendant to join our exceptional Residential team from April 13 2026.

Horton Lodge is a historic building set in extensive grounds within an area of natural beauty on the edge of Rudyard Lake. The pupils at Horton Lodge are what makes the school truly special, and the successful candidate will share our enthusiasm for ensuring the school is an incredible place for our children to learn. You can learn more about our school at our website:

• Provide a 12-hour waking watch for residential provision
• Hold L3 Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent
• Assist in the dressing and undressing 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

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 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 – 8:20am

• 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. Visits to the school are positively welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment on or email the Head of Care: offi
• Closing Date:
  Friday 27th February 2026 Noon
• Interview Date:
  Thursday 5th March 2026

Your application should consist of an Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form and an accompanying letter (no more than an A4 page) detailing your skills, knowledge, suitability and experience in relation to the job description and person specification. Please email completed applications to Julie Machin at offi Horton Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people;

applicants will therefore be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including an enhanced DBS disclosure and online searches.