Night Owls Assistant

Wroughton Academies; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wroughton Academies in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a Night Owls Assistant to join our Wraparound Care Team and help create a safe, welcoming environment for pupils before and after the school day.

You will contribute to engaging activities, support children’s wellbeing, and foster strong relationships with families and staff. The role runs 14:50–17:25, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children within an educational setting.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Confidence and efficiency in managing behaviour.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children before and after the school day within a safe, engaging environment.
• Deliver and support a range of wraparound activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Do you enjoy helping children end their school day with a smile? Join Wroughton Academies as an After School Club Assistant and play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can thrive. Job Title: Night Owls Assistant Location: Wroughton Academies, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk Salary: Scale C, points 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 (actual £7,256 - £7,370) Start Date: October 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 12.92 hours, 38 weeks. 14:50 - 17:25, Monday - Friday Application Closing Date: 27th September 2026 Interview Date: w/c 5th October 2026 About You: Wroughton Academies are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join our Wraparound Care Team as a Night Owls Assistant. You will enjoy working with children, helping to create a safe and engaging environment, and building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. If you are organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting children's wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Good numeracy/literacy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Experience of working with children within an educational setting
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Confidence and efficiency in managing behaviour
• Excellent communication skills

Our Wraparound Care Team provides a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children before and after the school day. Working closely together, the team delivers a range of engaging activities while supporting children's wellbeing, independence, and development. We are proud to play an important role in supporting our school community and local families.

About Wroughton Academies: At Wroughton Infant and Junior Academies, we are united by a shared mission: "Through the highest expectations, we ensure that children have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be confident and successful." This guiding principle, shaped collaboratively by our dedicated staff, is at the heart of everything we do. As we move forward into a new and exciting phase at Wroughton Academies, we are inspired by the opportunities ahead for growth, creativity, and innovation. Our vision is to shape a future where learning is driven by ambition, enriched by collaboration, and fuelled by imagination. Together, we are committed to building a school environment that is inclusive, dynamic, and deeply supportive - where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

CET is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.