Morning Club Assistant

The Wrap Around Care Assistant plays a vital role in providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children attending our breakfast and after‑school clubs. You will help to deliver high‑quality activities, positive routines, and a welcoming atmosphere that supports pupils’ wellbeing outside of the school day. Through effective supervision, creative planning, and close collaboration with colleagues and families, the Wrap Around Care Assistant contributes to positive behaviour, strong relationships, and a smooth start and end to each school day. The role can be offered as a job share.

Key Responsibilities

Pupil Support and Engagement

• Supervise children during breakfast and/or after‑school sessions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Lead and support a range of play, creative, and recreational activities that promote social development and enjoyment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to help them feel confident, included, and supported.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the wider school staff to ensure consistent routines and expectations.
• Provide clear, supportive communication to parents and carers during drop‑off and collection times.
• Share relevant observations or concerns regarding pupil wellbeing, behaviour, or participation.

Organisation and Environment

• Help prepare resources, set up activities, and maintain a safe, tidy, and welcoming environment.
• Support the organisation of snacks and refreshments in line with health and safety and dietary requirements.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures, ensuring accurate reporting and record keeping.

Professional Practice and Development

• Participate in staff training, including safeguarding and first aid, applying new learning to improve practice.
• Model positive behaviour, kindness, and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a commitment to providing high‑quality wrap‑around care.

The Ideal Candidate

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or activity‑based setting (desirable).
• Understanding of safeguarding, supervision, and basic behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to lead and support engaging activities suitable for primary‑aged children.

Approach and Mindset

• Warm, friendly, and approachable, with a child‑centred attitude.
• Calm, reliable, and able to respond sensitively to children’s needs.
• A positive team player who can also work independently when required.
• Committed to creating a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all children.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org.