Wrap Around Care Assistant

Wansdyke School; Devizes; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 13,776; Part time

Job summary

Wansdyke School in Devizes is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing the after-school provision. The role is part-time, with specific hours across Monday to Thursday during term weeks, until 31st August 2027.

The successful candidate will assist with planning activities for primary-aged children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment, and will ideally have food-handling experience and First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for delivering high quality and engaging activities for children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with pupils, staff and parents.
• Self-motivated, energetic and proactive in delivering safe, high-quality education and care.
• Experience of working with children in play/educational settings.
• Food-handling experience or a certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong team player with collaborative mindset.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• Warm and caring approach with children; First Aid training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and organising a range of activities for primary-aged children.
• Support day-to-day operations of wraparound care under the Wraparound Care Leader.
• Help ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for attendees.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement.
• Participate in induction and training as part of the team.

Skills

Passion for teaching/activities

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivated

Experience with children

Food handling certificate

Team player

Flexible attitude

Warm and caring approach

First Aid training (advantageous)

Job description

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 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: September 2026

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.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01380‑725 234

Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please 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. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.