Wraparound Care Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Westbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Westbury is seeking a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant. The successful candidate will support the Wraparound Care Leader to manage after-school operations, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children. The role requires strong communication skills, experience with children, and a passion for educational care. This part-time position offers opportunities for training and progression within an inclusive and supportive community.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive work environment

Defined induction procedure

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a play/educational setting.
• Ability to take a warm and caring approach with children.
• Govern the planning and organising of activities for primary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing operations.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Assist with planning activities suitable for children's needs.

Skills

Passion for delivering high quality opportunities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated and energetic

Team player

Warm and caring approach with children

Education

First Aid training

Food handling certificate

Job description

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, 3.15pm until 5.30pm Monday-Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days). Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026). Required: September 2025.We are a small and convivial primary school with Christianity at our heart. Situated in the charming 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, experience personal successes and thrive in all that they do. In March 2023, 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.
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.
We are looking for someone who:
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.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 15th August 2025 at 1pmInterview Date: TBCPlease 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.