Wraparound Care Assistant

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Westbury is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant to support after-school activities for children. The role entails creating a safe and stimulating environment and planning engaging activities. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, a passion for working with children, and preferably experience in educational settings. The position is part-time, approximately 12.5 hours weekly, with a fixed-term contract until August 2026. Applications are encouraged as the school may appoint early for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive work environment

Clear induction procedure

Collaboration with experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a play or educational setting.
• Willingness to complete food handling certification if not already held.
• First Aid training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children.
• Assist with planning and organizing activities suitable for primary-aged children.

Skills

Passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Experience of working with children

Food handling experience

Strong team player

Positive and flexible attitude

Warm and caring approach with children

First Aid training

Job description

Wraparound Care Assistant – Part Time

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Wraparound Care Assistant to support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing the day-to-day operations of our after-school provision.

Working Hours

Part time (12 hours 30 minutes per week, 3.00pm until 5.30pm Monday-Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days). Contract : Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026). Required : ASAP

About the School

We are a small and convivial primary school with Christianity at our heart. Situated in the village of Chapmanslade, Wiltshire, our school is an inclusive place where every member of our school community shows love to their neighbour by demonstrating compassion, service, courage and trust. Our staff recognise all pupils as individuals, celebrating their strengths and differences, and supporting our young learners to achieve their full potential and thrive in all that they do. In March 2023, we were proud to be confirmed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted and recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education, collaborate with schools and draw on collective experience.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to work with a variety of 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
• Experience of working with children in a play/educational setting
• Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one)
• Strong team player
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Warm and caring approach with children
• First Aid trained (advantageous)

Benefits

• 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

Contact Information

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01373-832367

Closing Date : Friday 16th January 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date : TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Safeguarding Statement

Chapmanslade CofE Primary School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.