Wraparound Care Assistant

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Colchester is seeking a passionate Wraparound Care Assistant to support children after school. The role emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive environment where children can learn through play. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to education. Opportunities for professional development and support are provided.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing CPD

Comprehensive induction programme

Friendly work environment

Cycle to work scheme

Discount program

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children.
• Able to create a purposeful and inclusive environment.
• Committed to a high-quality education for children.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with young children.
• Work as part of a team to encourage play.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance.

Skills

Great communication

Teamwork

Passion for children's learning

Promote inclusion

Commitment to service standards

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they end their school day? Are you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the Wraparound Care Assistant role is for you! This is a fixed-term contract ending on the 17th July 2026. With your engaging and friendly approach, you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As a Wraparound Care Assistant, you will create a purposeful and inclusive environment, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times.

It's not necessarily your experience as a Wraparound Care Assistant that we're most interested in; it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.

Key Responsibilities:

1. A great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner, developing positive relationships with young children.
2. Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
3. Passionate, resourceful, and creative about children learning through play and physical activities.
4. Able to promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
5. Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene. Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people. For more details, please go to [link].

Employee Benefits:

• Excellent ongoing CPD
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help