Wraparound Care Assistant

Westcountry Schools Trust; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Westcountry Schools trust is seeking a Wraparound Care Assistant at Stowford School in Ivybridge. The role supports children aged 3–11 in the after-school club, operating 3:30pm–5:00pm, Monday to Friday for 38 weeks per year. It is a fixed-term post to 31 August 2027, with a 1 position available and various safeguarding checks required.

The successful candidate will join a small team, bring creativity and flexibility, and help maintain a caring environment for children after school hours.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and encouraging approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Willing to work flexibly in the school.
• Ability to support children of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children aged 3–11 in a safe, caring environment through individual and group activities.
• Work in a small team with opportunities to grow skills and enhance club activities.
• Deliver wraparound care from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Subject to safeguarding requirements including enhanced DBS check and references.

Job description

Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term) - 7.5 hours per week at Stowford School

Job Reference # EDV/2026/SS/20310

Location Exeter Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0BG

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £13.05 Hourly WeST Payscale Grade B (SCP 4)

Fixed Term End Date Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date 9:00am, Tue 22nd Sep, 2026

Start Date ASAP

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Wraparound Care Assistant

Hours: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Monday to Friday

(38 weeks per annum - term time only)

This post is Fixed Term to 31st August 2027, pending review of the staffing structure

We are looking for creative, flexible and proactive candidates with a strong knowledge of how to support learning and provide care for children.

The role is to assist in providing a caring and secure environment for children from 3 - 11 years old through individual and group activities.

A friendly, bubbly personality with a genuine love of being around children is essential along with someone who has some great ideas to help keep our children busy and enjoying their time with us. You will be working in a small team with a chance to grow your skills and enhance our club.

The successful applicants should be

• able to demonstrate a patient, calm and encouraging approach
• able to build positive relationships with children and staff
• willing to work as part of a team
• willing to work flexibly in the school
• able to support children of all abilities.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment:

Westcountry Schools trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet Safer Recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

Our recruitment process follows the 'Keeping children safe in education' guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.