Wraparound Care – After School Club Assistant

Wiltshire Career Site; Devizes; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Wansdyke School in Devizes is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in running the after-school club. You will help create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for primary-aged children and help plan a range of engaging activities.

The role requires enthusiasm, good communication with children, staff, and parents, and a proactive, flexible approach. Some food handling experience is desirable and First Aid training is advantageous.

Formación

• Has passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with pupils, staff and parents.
• 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).

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Wraparound Care Leader in managing day-to-day operations of the after-school club.
• Ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Assist in planning and organising a range of activities suitable for primary-aged children.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Food handling

First Aid

Descripción del empleo

Salary: £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata)

Hours of work: 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)

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Wansdyke School for further information.

A bit about us:

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.

All about the role:

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 club provision.

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.

• 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.

Closing date (and time): Tuesday 1st December 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

Wansdyke School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer.As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.