Wraparound Care Assistant - After School Club in Kent

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.

To care for and nurture children aged 5–13, ensuring their emotional and physical well‑being.

Plan, prepare and deliver fun, purposeful and age‑appropriate activities.

Engage children in play and structured activities that promote creativity, independence and social development.

Encourage positive behaviour

Observe and record any notable behaviour, concerns or achievements, sharing information with the Wraparound Care Manager.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in line with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Prepare and serve basic food for tea, following food hygiene and allergen‑awareness procedures.

Follow all dietary requirements and individual health plans.

Log incidents, accidents and concerns in line with the school’s Health and Safety policy.

Ensure resources, equipment and play areas are cleaned, maintained and stored appropriately.

GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent).

Level 1 Safeguarding Training (school can facilitate).

First Aid / Paediatric First Aid Certificate (school can facilitate).

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 (or registration with the Update Service).

Experience working with children.

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and professional boundaries with children.

Ability to instil confidence in parents regarding the care of their children.