Job Description

Due to growth and demand, Wootton Park School (WPS) is seeking to appoint an inspirational part-time Wrap Around Care Assistant to work under the direction of the Acorns, Wrap Around Care Manager and with our current enthusiastic team of Assistants. The hours of work are 7.30 - 9.00am and/or 15.00- 18.15, Monday to Friday term time (plus teacher training days). Additional occasional holiday club cover hours are also available. The position requires enthusiasm, team work, motivation and excellent verbal communication skills and the candidate must have experience and a passion for working and being creative with our learners.

We Can Offer You

Exemplary learner behaviour and engagement.
Supportive professional development following a coaching model.
Excellent future opportunities for progression as we grow our Trust.
An exciting, friendly and conscientious working environment.
Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Well-being) scheme.
Staff sport activities
LGSS Pension

About Us

Wootton Park School (WPS) is the founding school within our Trust and offers a first-rate and unique learning environment, ensuring high levels of academic achievement and personal development for all, while promoting the value of community participation and building a stronger society. As an all-through (4-19) school, we believe this brings a significant number of benefits to learners and staff, and we seek staff who share this vision with us.
In September 2022, we had our first Year 6 & Year 13 cohorts and are now operational in every year group. In 2020 we moved into our brand new 20 million state-of-the-art school building
In July 2019 we were judged to be outstanding in every category by Ofsted. Inspectors noted that "The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is of a consistently high quality" and that "Achievement is outstanding in the early years and at key stages 1 and 3". "Staff morale is exceptionally high" Ofsted 2019.We have achieved the Quality Inclusion Mark and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.

We are very proud of our school and are looking for like-minded professionals to join us on the next stage of our exciting journey. If you are inspired by this exceptional opportunity to support our team, we want to hear from you!In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Northampton Free School Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Wootton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025, 12noon
Interview Date: w/b Monday 3rd November 2025
Position Start Date: ASAP (subject to safer recruitment checks)
We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary.
Applicants need to be available to interview in person.

PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person