Care Assistant

Apogee Corporation*; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Crawley is seeking two enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Assistants to support children in their before and after-school provision. Candidates should enjoy working with primary-aged children and be willing to engage them in activities. This role includes morning and afternoon shifts with flexible work options. Benefits include weekly pay and access to CPD-recognised online training. A caring approach and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Fantastic holiday scheme

Specialised consultants for advice and support

Access to MCE Learning portal

Flexible work options

CPD-recognised online training

Qualifications

• Experience in school, nursery, or playgroup settings required.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and engaging personality needed.
• Willingness to obtain a DBS on the Updates Service.

Responsibilities

• Work with primary-aged children in a safe and fun environment.
• Deliver morning and afternoon shifts for clubs.
• Support activities and routines for positive school experiences.
• Assist with snacks and supervision.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to engage children

Teamwork

Independent working

Caring and supportive approach

Job description

We are looking for two Wrap Around Care Assistants to join a friendly primary school in the Crawley area, supporting children in their before and after‑school provision.

Responsibilities

• Work with primary‑aged children in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
• Deliver morning (7:30 am – 8:45 am) and afternoon (3:45 pm – 6:00 pm) shifts for breakfast and after‑school clubs.
• Support activities, play, and routines to ensure children have a positive start and end to their school day.
• Assist with snacks, supervision, and create a welcoming environment.

About you

• Experience working with children (e.g., school, nursery, playgroup).
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and able to engage children in activities.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a DBS on the Updates Service.
• Have a caring, supportive approach.

Must have

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Passion to support and empower children and young people.
• DBS on the Updates Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Commitment to safeguarding students and young people.

Benefits

• Weekly pay (PAYE).
• Fantastic holiday scheme.
• Specialised consultants for advice and support.
• Access to the MCE Learning portal with free CPD‑recognised online courses.
• Flexible work options to accommodate personal circumstances.
• All candidates receive CPD‑recognised online training covering Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more.