After-School Care Assistant — Supportive, Safe, Term-Time

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 9,643,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairisle Infant and Nursery School in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Care Assistant to support after-school provision from 3.15pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. You will help supervise children, maintain a safe environment, assist with food service, and engage in play, crafts and calm activities with the team.

The role offers flexible hours as regular shifts on a fixed-term contract or zero-hours bank staff to cover absence, with safeguarding and food hygiene

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to monitor welfare and promote wellbeing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and healthy food handling.
• Willing to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Support after-school care from 3.15pm to 5.45pm.
• Monitor children's welfare and wellbeing.
• Prepare healthy snacks and supervise eating.
• Set up activities and engage children in play and crafts.
• Support children with Special Needs and health needs.
• Communicate with parents and carers and maintain good relationships.
• Be happy to administer minor first aid.

Skills

Enjoy working with children

Sense of humour

Team player

Good communication with parents

Willing to learn

Education

No formal qualification required

Job description

Fairisle Infant and Nursery School in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Care Assistant to support after-school provision from 3.15pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. You will help supervise children, maintain a safe environment, assist with food service, and engage in play, crafts and calm activities with the team.

The role offers flexible hours as regular shifts on a fixed-term contract or zero-hours bank staff to cover absence, with safeguarding and food hygiene