Wraparound Care Assistant - After School Club

Every; Otford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Prep School in Otford is seeking a warm Wraparound Care Assistant to join the after school club. You will help organise games, support arts and crafts, and supervise tea-time, contributing to a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 5–13.

The role runs 3:30–6:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. You will be a good communicator, uphold safeguarding, and work closely with the Wraparound Care Manager to plan age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at level 4+.
• Safeguarding training is preferred; school can facilitate.
• First Aid/Paediatric First Aid certification preferred.
• Food hygiene level 1 understanding; handling food safely.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure or Update Service registration.

Responsibilities

• Care for and nurture children aged 5–13 during after-school hours.
• Plan, prepare and deliver age-appropriate activities and games.
• Engage children in play and crafts to support creativity.
• Assist with tea-time, ensuring safe, healthy snacks.
• Log incidents or concerns and collaborate with the manager.
• Maintain clean, safe play areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 1 Safeguarding Training

First Aid / Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene Level 1

Enhanced DBS / Update Service

Job description

Wraparound Care Assistant - After School Club (St Michael's Prep School)

Location: Otford, Kent, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Education Support;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Welcome to St Michael’s Prep School and thank you for your interest in joining our wonderful team.St Michael’s Prep is a co-educational, inclusive school for children aged 2 to 13.We are a school with a welcoming family atmosphere and we value our staff as a body and individually for the brilliant contribution they make. We are committed to ensuring every member of our community feels valued and is able to strive for their vision of success.We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum. We are continually looking for ways to improve in step with our ever-changing world. Access to our 100-acre site plays an important role in the pupils’ learning and growth, developing them into mindful and knowledgeable citizens who will care for their environments throughout their lives. We believe St Michael’s Prep to be a genuinely stimulating, rewarding and very special place to work. There is a lively and purposeful environment and you will be working with highly motivated pupils who are keen to learn. We encourage teachers to show real initiative in the classroom and they are well supported by a friendly and dedicated team of staff.At St Michael’s Prep School we celebrate all our successes, differences are valued and we have an unbiased attitude to recruitment and retention. We encourage applications for all our advertised roles from all communities so that our staff body reflects the ambitious, diverse, open, distinctive and spirited pupil body. We hope our website gives you an insight into the vibrant and inspiring place that St Michael’s Prep is and that you are encouraged to apply for one of our roles.

Job Description

St Michael's Prep is looking for a someone with warm and encouraging manner to join our Wraparound team. They will help organise games, take part in arts and crafts activities and oversea tea-time. We need good communicators, with a positive 'can do' approach, who relate well to children. The hours of work are 3.30 - 6.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

Key responsibilities

• To care for and nurture children aged 5–13, ensuring theiremotional and physical well‑being.
• Plan, prepare and deliver fun, purposeful and age‑appropriateactivities.
• Engage children in play and structured activities thatpromote creativity, independence and social development.
• Encourage positive behaviour
• Observe and record any notable behaviour, concerns orachievements, sharing information with the Wraparound Care Manager.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in linewith the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
• Prepare and serve basic food for tea, following foodhygiene and allergen‑awareness procedures.
• Follow all dietary requirements and individual healthplans.
• Log incidents, accidents and concerns in line with theschool’s Health and Safety policy.
• Ensure resources, equipment and play areas are cleaned,maintained and stored appropriately.

Desired Criteria

• GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English andMaths.
• Level 1 Safeguarding Training (school can facilitate).
• First Aid / Paediatric First Aid Certificate (school canfacilitate).
• Food Hygiene Level 1 (school can facilitate).
• Experience working in a school
• Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSiE).
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure (orregistration with the Update Service).
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to form and maintainappropriate relationships and professional boundaries with children.
• Ability to instil confidencein parents regarding the care of their children.