Wraparound Care Play Leader

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Canonium Learning Trust is seeking a Wraparound Care Play Leader to oversee before and after school provision across Essex schools, including Chelmsford and Braintree. This is a part-time, temporary role with a flexible, casual schedule to cover sessions as needed.

You will ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and enrichment, plan engaging activities, travel between schools in Essex, and foster positive relationships with children, families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with initiative.
• Warm, caring approach and safeguarding understanding.
• Plan engaging activities supporting wellbeing and development.
• Willingness to travel to Essex schools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the provision, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and enrichment.
• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities and build positive relationships with children, families and school staff.
• Support before and after-school provision at one or more schools in Essex.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Safeguarding knowledge

Activity planning

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3211-92S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 3 (SCP 6-7)

Position Start Date: 01/10/2026 | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 31/08/2026 Midnight

Overview

Canonium Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Wraparound Care Play Leader to lead our before and after school provision. This is a flexible, casual role providing wraparound care across schools in Chelmsford, Maldon, Braintree, Colchester and Tendring. The role involves overseeing day‑to‑day operations, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and enrichment, and planning engaging activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the provision, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and enrichment.
• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities and build positive relationships with children, families and school staff.
• Support before and after-school provision at one or more schools in Essex, as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence to work independently and take initiative.
• A warm, caring and positive approach.
• Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
• Ability to plan engaging activities that support children's interests, wellbeing and development.
• Willingness to travel to schools across Essex.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of £13.47 per hour + holiday pay.