Wraparound Care Early Years Practitioner – Split Shift, Wokingham

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Market-leading pay rates

Long-term security

CPD opportunities

Weekly payments

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is seeking a Wraparound Care Early Years Practitioner in Wokingham for a split-shift, part-time role at a primary school.

You will work 7:30–9:00 and 2:45–6:00, Monday to Friday, with either term-time or all-year contracts, leaving the middle of the day free for study or family. You will stay with the same children each day, ensuring safe practice and engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience working with children aged 3–11
• Good safeguarding knowledge
• Driving licence and access to a car (preferred, not essential)

Responsibilities

• Open breakfast club 7:30–9:00am: greet children, serve breakfast, prepare for the day
• Collect children at 2:45–6:00pm, supervise snack and activities
• Plan a mix of sport, arts & crafts, games and outdoor play across the week
• Maintain ratios, registers, sign-in/out sheets and safeguarding records for Ofsted
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and school staff
• Support holiday camps during school breaks (term-time or all-year contracts)

Skills

Experience with children 3–11

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving licence (preferred)

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Wraparound Care Early Years Practitioner – Split Shift, Wokingham

Wraparound Care Early Years Practitioner – Split Shift, Wokingham (RG40)

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (RG40)

Hours: Part-time, 23.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 9:00am and 2:45pm – 6:00pm

Contract: Permanent

An Early Years Practitioner with a Level 3 qualification is needed in Wokingham to cover the morning and afternoon wraparound sessions at one primary school. Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for an Ofsted-registered childcare provider running breakfast and after-school clubs in primary schools across Wokingham and Reading, some of which have a nursery, for children from preschool age up to Year 6. You'll work 7:30 to 9:00am and 2:45 to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, leaving the middle of the day free for study, family or school runs. You stay at the same school with the same children each day, on either a term-time only or an all year round contract.

About the Provider

An established, expanding childcare company that runs wraparound care and holiday camps on primary school sites, working in partnership with each school.

Your Day

• - 7:30 to 9:00am: open breakfast club, greet children as they arrive, serve breakfast and get them ready for the school day
• - 2:45 to 6:00pm: collect children from class, run snack time, then lead activities and play until parents collect
• - Plan a mix of sport, arts and crafts, games and outdoor play across the week
• - Keep ratios, registers, sign-in/out sheets and safeguarding records accurate for Ofsted
• - Build relationships with children, parents and school staff
• - Help at holiday camps during school breaks (all year round contracts)

What You'll Need

• - A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• - Experience working with children aged 3 to 11
• - Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• - A driving licence and access to a car (preferred, not essential)

This suits an upbeat, dependable practitioner who wants a regular split-shift pattern with daytime hours free.

Why Work with Luma?

• - Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• - Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• - Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• - Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• - Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• - Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.