Wrap around Play Worker

Wellesbourne CofE Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff

Training opportunities

Welcoming school community

Professional development

Job summary

Wellesbourne CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Worker to provide safe, engaging breakfast and after-school sessions for young children. You will help supervise activities, support children’s development and foster positive relationships with families within a nurturing school community.

The role focuses on creating a warm, inclusive environment, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding while delivering a range of age-appropriate, stimulating activities for Reception and younger

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS essential.
• Experience with primary-aged children preferred.
• Warm, caring and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Holds a childcare qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in school, nursery, childcare or wraparound setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at breakfast and after-school club, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver a range of engaging activities promoting creativity, physical activity and social development.
• Support children with age-appropriate experiences and interactions.
• Foster positive behaviour and help children develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks; maintain high food hygiene standards.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate registers; follow safeguarding and school policies.
• Set up and tidy away equipment each session.
• Support children with additional needs where required.
• Create a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment reflecting school values.

Skills

EYFS experience

childcare experience

teamwork

communication

Education

childcare qualification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Wraparound Worker to join our team and help deliver high-quality before and after school provision. The successful candidate will create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and engaged in a range of stimulating activities. Experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential, as a significant proportion of our children attend from Reception age.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and families and who understands the developmental needs of young learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children attending the breakfast and/or after-school club, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Deliver a range of engaging activities that promote creativity, physical activity, social development and enjoyment.
• Support the needs of children providing age-appropriate experiences and interactions.
• Foster positive behaviour and encourage children to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and ensure high standards of food hygiene are maintained.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate registers and follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.
• Set up and tidy away equipment and resources each session.
• Support children with additional needs where required.
• Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that reflects the school's values.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children, would be wonderful if some of that is within the EYFS.
• Has a good understanding of child development and the needs of young children.
• Is warm, caring and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can use their initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Has previous experience in a school, nursery, childcare or wraparound setting.

We Can Offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and have fun.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A welcoming school community where every member of staff is valued.

Wellesbourne CE Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious two form entry school community where staff are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference to children's learning, wellbeing and personal development. We are proud of our caring Christian ethos, high expectations and collaborative team culture, creating an environment where both pupils and staff can thrive and succeed together.

Wellesbourne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.