Wraparound Care Assistant

Vision for Education - Kent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Wraparound Care Assistant in Maidstone, Kent. This part-time role involves supervising activities for children before and after school, while supporting their social and emotional wellbeing. The ideal candidate is energetic, reliable, and has experience working with children. Competitive rates from £13.68 to £15.00 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

FREE CPD training and career development opportunities

Access to a reward scheme and referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children in a school, club, or childcare setting is required.
• Confident in managing small groups of primary-aged children.
• A background in Sports, Fitness and Creative Arts would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and supervising games, activities, and crafts.
• Preparing light snacks/meals.
• Supporting children's social and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Energetic

Nurturing

Good communication skills

Experience with children

Reliable

Job description

Overview

Wraparound Care Assistant
Location: Kent
Part-time (Before and/or After School) | Term-time only
Via Vision for Education - Kent Branch
£13.68 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)

The Role

As a Wraparound Care Assistant, you\'ll play a vital role in providing a supportive, engaging space for children during breakfast and after-school clubs. Your day-to-day will include:

• Setting up and supervising games, activities, and crafts
• Preparing light snacks/meals
• Supporting children\'s social and emotional wellbeing
• Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment

This role is perfect for someone looking for flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments with the normal working hours being 07:30 to 08:45 in the morning and 15:00 to 18:00 in the afternoons.

About You

• Energetic, nurturing, and approachable
• Confident in managing small groups of primary-aged children
• Reliable and punctual with good communication skills
• Experienced in working with children in a school, club, or childcare setting
• A background in Sports, Fitness and creative Arts would also be advantageous

Why Join Vision for Education

• We are a market-leading education recruitment agency.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• FREE CPD training and career development opportunities.
• Access to a reward scheme and referral bonuses.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
• Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Nolawi Ghebre on (phone number removed) or email

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