Wrap Around Care Assistant

Harpenden Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Harpenden Academy is seeking a dedicated Wrap Around Care Assistant to support Breakfast Club and After School Club duties. The role is term-time only and casual, with sessions Monday to Wednesday 15:00–18:00, providing a safe, friendly environment for pupils.

You will help supervise children at the start and end of the day, encourage inclusive play, and ensure safeguarding requirements are met. DBS disclosure is required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Breakfast Club and After School Club preferred.
• Ability to work during term-time hours in the afternoon.
• DBS check required if shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during Breakfast Club and After School Club.
• Promote safe, happy and inclusive play and activities.
• Assist with daily routines and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Harpenden Academy

Wrap Around Care Assistant

Term Time Only - Casual Contract

After School Club: Monday - Wednesday, 15.00 - 18:00

Hourly Rate: Under 21’s £10.85 + Holiday Pay

Over 21’s £12.71 + Holiday Pay

Start Date: ASAP

Harpenden Academy is a happy, thriving and flourishing school with the nurture of its children at its core. We live our logo of ‘Educating hearts and minds’ every day. The wrap around provision at Harpenden Academy comprehensive provides the children with a home from home experience. It is responsible for ensuring the start and end of the day is a happy secure time for all who attend, and the children who attend develop firm friendships with each other and the staff.

We have a role available for a Wrap Around Assistant who would be able to do both Breakfast Club and After School Club.

Visits to the Clubs are warmly welcomed where you will be able to see the setting in operation.

In return for your time and commitment we can offer delightful children with an enthusiasm for learning, staff who have a desire to see Harpenden Academy succeed and a parent body which is supportive and passionate!

Diversity:

The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date for applications: 9am 5th November 2026

Date of Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.