Wraparound Care Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Woodbridge seeks a Wraparound Care Assistant to help run before and after-school care for children. The role involves supervising and engaging children through various activities while ensuring a safe and positive environment. Candidates should have experience working with children and display excellent communication and teamwork skills. This is a permanent position at 22.5 hours per week with a salary of £24,414 pro rata. Additional qualifications such as First Aid training are desirable. The deadline for applications is 31 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Warm, caring, and patient manner with children.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and supervise children attending before- and after-school sessions.
• Support the delivery of engaging activities suitable for different ages.
• Ensure the wraparound care area is safe, tidy, and well-organised.

Skills

Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

Good communication and teamwork skills

Warm, caring, and patient manner

Enthusiastic and proactive attitude

Reliable and punctual

Job description

• Bealings School
• Address: Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge IP13 6LW
• Salary: £24,414 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 7.45am - 9am and 3pm - 6.15pm, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8113

Bealings School are looking for an organised, motivated, and caring Wraparound Care Assistant to assist in the day‑to‑day running of the school’s wraparound care provision, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for children before and after the school day.

Your responsibilities

• Welcome and supervise children attending before‑ and after‑school sessions.
• Support the delivery of engaging activities (arts, crafts, games, outdoor play, etc.) suitable for different ages and interests.
• Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction in line with the school’s values and policies.
• Help prepare and serve healthy snacks and drinks.
• Ensure the wraparound care area is safe, tidy, and well‑organised.
• Assist with set‑up and clearing away of resources and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to support children’s wellbeing and enjoyment.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Administer first aid as necessary and report accidents according to school procedures.

What you will need

Essential:

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• A warm, caring, and patient manner with children.
• An enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Desirable

• First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (Word).

Contact Claire Robinson by calling 01473 622376.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) and complete the Application Form for School Support Staff (Word), which you should return to: [e-mail].

Closing date: 12pm, 31 December 2025.

This authority 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. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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