Wrap Around Care - After School Club Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Wansdyke School in Devizes is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Care Assistant to support the after‑school club leader. You will help plan and run a range of activities for primary‑aged children, ensuring a safe, caring and stimulating environment after the school day.

This part‑time fixed‑term role (38 weeks per year) offers practical experience with children, opportunities for training, and a supportive team within Acorn Education Trust. Contract until 31 August 2027; ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in play or educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with pupils, staff and parents.
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive with a warm, caring approach.
• Food handling certificate or willingness to complete one.
• First Aid training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organising activities for primary-aged children.
• Support the Wraparound Care Leader to run safe, high-quality sessions.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all attendees.
• Work with staff and parents to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Childcare experience

Interpersonal & communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated & proactive

Positive & flexible attitude

First Aid trained

Food handling experience/certificate

Job description

Wrap Around Care - After School Club Assistant

Company:

Wansdyke School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing the day-to-day operations of our after-school club provision. Working Hours: Part time (7 hours 10 minutes per week, 3.15pm until 4.30pm Monday and Wednesday, 3.15 until 5.35pm Tuesday and Thursday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days). Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2027). Required: ASAP. We are a vibrant non-denominational single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11. Located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, we are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county. Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our Good Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience. The successful candidate will ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children who attend. This role involves assisting with the planning and organising of a range of activities suitable for primary- aged children, taking into account their interests and developmental needs.

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents
• Is self‑motivated, energetic and proactive and will support in ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality education and care for all of our children
• Has experience of working with children in a play / educational setting
• Has Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one)
• Is a strong team player
• Has a positive and flexible attitude
• Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children
• Is First Aid trained (advantageous)

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported
• Opportunities for training and progression
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026 at 12pmInterview Date: TBCPlease note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application.