Job Description

Vacancy for Wraparound Care Play Practitioner at West Town Primary Academy

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 2 Point 2 11,064

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday 07:30-08:45am and 15:00-17:45pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

Please submit your application via MyNewTerm - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140855/EDV-2026-WTPA-26509

Are you an energetic and dedicated Play Practitioner? Are you able create a safe and inspiring environment, where our children can confidently express themselves? We have an exciting opportunity for a Wrap Around Care Assistant to join our friendly team in our wrap-around provision at West Town Primary Academy!

You will provide care, play opportunities and activities for the children. You will believe in the inclusion and acceptance of all and understand the importance of children having down time in a safe space. The development of positive working relationships with other wrap-around staff, school staff, parents/carers will be an essential aspect of the role, as will a secure knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety.

The opportunity:

A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning, confidence, and independence. An opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience working with children. Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff. Part-time, term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life balance.

The ideal candidate:

Has some experience of working with children in a play, childcare, or out-of-school setting. Is friendly, enthusiastic and has a positive outlook and approach to work. Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team. A thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

About West Town Primary Academy -

West Town Primary Academy is a culturally rich city Academy, with high aspirations for all our children. Since opening as an Academy, West Town Primary has restructured its teaching team to provide smaller class sizes for many of our children, which enables a greater amount of quality first teaching to take place. We are fortunate enough to have a team of good and outstanding teachers who through bespoke in-house training are helping to develop the next generation of teachers in partnership with our Meridian Trust teaching school. We have recently moved into our fabulous new, state of the art, building which has some impressive new learning spaces for the children including dedicated cookery and art rooms, a dance and music studio and two halls. The unique design includes large breakout workspaces which can be used flexibly for whole class or group activities and provide stimulating library and ICT stations. We maximise progress and engagement in learning through adopting and refining learning techniques that work well for our children. There is a high emphasis on talk and questioning to enable children to think and reason deeply about their learning. The academy believes in children achieving well and feeling a sense of success.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date: 11/02/2026

Interview date: 23/02/2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11,064.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person