Wrap Around Care Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Devizes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Devizes is looking for a dedicated individual to assist in the organisation of Wrap Around Care Provision. The role involves providing high standards of care and facilitating play opportunities for children, tailoring activities to meet their developmental needs. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and their children's well-being within an inclusive and supportive environment. This position offers an enriching opportunity to contribute positively to children's learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or a related field.
• Understanding of developmental needs of children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day organisation of Wrap Around Care Provision.
• Ensure high standards of care and play opportunities for children.
• Plan and deliver activities to meet individual developmental needs.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include assisting in the day-to-day organisation of Wrap Around Care Provision, providing high standards of care and play opportunities for children. You will have the opportunity to assist with planning, preparation and delivery of activities, which meet children's individual developmental needs. You will be responsible for ensuring that Wrap Around Care offers a high-quality, inclusive environment which meets the needs of all children, regardless of social, cultural, religious or belief.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

What the school offers its staff

'The Little School with a Big Heart'

Here at Chirton, every child is enabled to do their best in a supportive, loving and Christian environment. As a team, the happiness and success of each pupil is of great importance to us all and as a result, we truly believe, that they thrive on their learning journey with us!

All of our staff share this vision and recognise children as unique individuals with specific talents and needs. We work tirelessly to provide a varied and engaging curriculum and a positive school experience. You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Chirton a special place indeed for children.

As well as our wonderful team of staff, we are very lucky to have continued support from parents, governors, our on-site preschool and the local community. Everyone is encouraged to play a part in the development of our school, thus leading us to more than triple in size in the last few years!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.