Wrap Around Care Co-ordinator

We are seeking a caring, organised and enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Co-ordinator to lead the day-to-day running of our wraparound provision at John Rankin Infant and Nursery School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children aged 3-11 years through high-quality care, enrichment and play opportunities in a welcoming and inclusive environment. You will lead the provision by planning and delivering engaging activities that support children's social, emotional and developmental needs, while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care. You will also coordinate the daily organisation of the provision, support and direct colleagues, and build strong relationships with children, families and school staff., The school where you grow and learn. Our job is not to prepare learners for something; our job is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Life always bring challenge - we will develop brave and resilient individuals prepared for any every-changing world. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Have experience working with school-aged children, including Nursery-aged children
• Have a positive, caring and patient approach
• Be able to lead engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills
• Be confident managing behaviour positively and sensitively
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification such as NVQ/CACHE Level 3 or equivalent is essential. A paediatric first aid qualification would be desirable.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise. We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement. Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Benefits and Professional Development

• Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes