Job Description

About Us

Wraparound Care Assistant

We treasure each child and enable them to flourish, using their God given potential and establishing a secure foundation for them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.


We are a Christ-centred curriculum where wisdom and love shape learning and teaching within our community.




To support and assist in delivering a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children in wraparound care, including ensuring Early Years and Ofsted ratios/standards are maintained. To support wraparound childcare with pupils in Reception, Years 1 to 6. Ensure that any training needs are discussed with the manager to ensure a safe environment for all children at all times. To ensure that a high level of customer service is maintained at all times. Deal with accidents and sick children, completing appropriate paperwork. Ensure all safety and hygiene standards are upheld. Help children reach their correct destinations such as clubs during after school care. Ensure good liaison with the kitchen, office staff, cleaners, caretakers, including matches, change of numbers, venue issues, dietary requirements. Plan, organise and help children with independent play and manage social relationships, in conjunction with the team.

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 3 25,136 (Pro rata 6,113)

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Working Pattern:

Monday - Thursday

Location:

St Mary's C of E Primary

Closing Date:

Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12 pm

Shortlisting:

Monday 6th October 2025

Interviews:

Thursday 9th October 2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need:


Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles. Awareness of health and safety in a childcare environment. Ability to engage children in play, sports, creative, and social activities. Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required. Ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently. Warm, approachable, and supportive manner with children. Reliable, punctual, and flexible. Enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in engaging children. Patient, caring, and inclusive in approach. Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Further Information

St Mary's C of E (Aided) Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

sbm@stmarysprimarypulborough.co.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed, to arrange this or for further information please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Lisa-Marie Miller on

01798 872007

or email

sbm@stmarysprimarypulborough.co.uk

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00962.



Job Reference: SCHO00962