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Wrap Around Care Assistant

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 26,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Wrap Around Care Assistant at a prestigious independent school. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of children during after-school care, providing creative activities, and maintaining a nurturing environment. The school emphasizes high academic achievement while fostering individual talents and personal qualities. Join a supportive team in a vibrant educational setting where you can make a significant impact on children's lives. If you are passionate about childcare and eager to contribute to a thriving community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Access to My Staff Shop for savings
Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 wellbeing support
Free school lunches
Discount on fees for children

Qualifications

  • Previous experience with children is ideal.
  • Strong communication skills with children and parents.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safe arrival and departure of children.
  • Set up and maintain cleanliness of the activity rooms.

Skills

Experience working with children
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to high-quality childcare

Job description

About the School - Akeley Wood Junior
Akeley Wood Junior School is an independent day school for children aged 1-11 years. It is part of Akeley Wood School, which serves children up to the age of 18 across three different sites in Buckinghamshire, all based in magnificent buildings in tranquil, peaceful countryside. We place a particular emphasis on high academic achievement, but at the same time develop students’ individual talents and personal qualities in whatever direction those may lie. We lay strong educational foundations in preparation for Senior School whilst also developing in students a sense of purpose, a belief in themselves, firm friendships and a caring attitude towards those around them.

The Opportunity
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Wrap Around Care Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique; however, our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the Role
The Wrap-Around-Care Assistant is responsible for the delivery of safe, creative, appropriate activities and the general welfare of pupils in our After School Wrap-Around-Care. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe arrival of children at the club and the safe delivery to carers at the end of each day. You will set up the room for the daily activities and aid with the care and cleanliness of the rooms and equipment, including tidying the rooms at the end of the day.

This role is part-time; Working hours are 3.30pm – 6.30pm Monday to Friday during term time.

Who We Are Looking For:
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have previous experience working with children and have an interest in the care, learning and development of children. We would expect a commitment to the provision of high-quality childcare and excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.

Benefits at Cognita

  1. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
  2. Access to My Staff Shop - £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year.
  3. Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop.
  4. 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program.
  5. Free school lunches.
  6. A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 16th February 2025.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED; WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
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