At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and provide care through fun activities.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Westcountry Schools Trust.
- Benefits: Fixed term role with flexible hours during term time.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a supportive environment focused on safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Creative, patient, and passionate about working with children.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About this Role
Wraparound Care Assistant
Hours: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Monday to Friday (38 weeks per annum - term time only)
This post is Fixed Term to 31st August 2027, pending review of the staffing structure.
We are looking for creative, flexible and proactive candidates with a strong knowledge of how to support learning and provide care for children. The role is to assist in providing a caring and secure environment for children from 3 - 11 years old through individual and group activities.
A friendly, bubbly personality with a genuine love of being around children is essential along with someone who has some great ideas to help keep our children busy and enjoying their time with us. You will be working in a small team with a chance to grow your skills and enhance our club.
The successful applicants should be able to demonstrate a patient, calm and encouraging approach, able to build positive relationships with children and staff, willing to work as part of a team, willing to work flexibly in the school, and able to support children of all abilities.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Safer Recruitment: Westcountry Schools trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet Safer Recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. Our recruitment process follows the ‘Keeping children safe in education’ guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical
- Online and social media
- Prohibition from teaching
- Right to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term) - 7.5 hours per week in Ivybridge employer: Stowford School
Westcountry Schools Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its staff and students. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to safeguarding children, you will find a rewarding environment where your creativity and passion for working with children can truly flourish. Join our dedicated team in a role that not only allows you to make a positive impact on young lives but also offers a flexible schedule during term time, making it ideal for those seeking meaningful employment.
