Job Description

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

School Days:

Monday to Friday

2.00pm to 6.00pm

during term time (when school is in session); 35 weeks per year.

The Croft Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day school for children from 2 to 11 years old, situated in a beautiful 30-acre site, in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, on the outskirts of Stratford upon Avon.

Job Purpose:

To administer and work as part of the Wraparound team to deliver a caring and stimulating after school provision which meets the individual needs of the children attending and complies with statutory requirements.

You will have a

Level 3 qualification

(this is a requirement) and ideally have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.

You will have experience in establishing and developing positive relationships with children and colleagues.

We are looking for someone who is hard working with high expectations; enthusiastic and resourceful with a "can do" attitude; positive approach to behaviour management; approachable and empathetic; enthusiastic and resourceful; willingness to be flexible and work collaboratively.

You will need to complete an application form (we are unable to accept applications without this completed). You can find an application form on our website or you can request one by submitting your interest.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this brief as is operationally required and at the discretion of the Headteacher or School Business Manager.

We are developing a Growth Mindset ethos for all. Therefore we expect all staff to have the enthusiasm and ability to inspire, motivate, develop and innovate, together with the desire to make a difference.

:

Foster and promote positive links between home and school, acting as an ambassador for the Croft and maintaining good communication with parents

Lead in coordinating the day to day administration and record keeping relating to the Wraparound provision, liaising with parents and submitting signing in sheets and registers to the Finance Department in a timely manner, for processing.

Assist pupils with healthy after school snack

Escort pupils safely and in an orderly manner to their designated area of the School in time for the start of Wraparound and liaise with their parent/guardian at the end of the school day, ensuring any relevant information is passed to the relevant person

Assist in ensuring that all policies and procedures relating to the care are reviewed regularly, are up to date and compliant with statutory requirements and best practice is in operation

Ensure that the Wraparound facilities and equipment are maintained in good order and are used and stored safely and appropriately

Deal effectively and appropriately with challenging behaviour in line with the School's practices

Plan and prepare a range of interesting, high quality & varied play opportunities, co-ordinating sessions which cater for a range of needs, as well as respecting children's life experiences & celebrating diversity

Liaise as a team to co-ordinate staffing requirements for the provision

Assist in the ordering and purchasing of materials for the provision in liaison with colleagues

Supporting the wider work of the school

Provide cover support to assist pupils in how to learn and to develop their thinking skills in order to become independent, cooperative and collaborative learners

Support Class Teachers in preparation of resources and other tasks in order to support teaching, maintaining an effective learning environment, maybe on games field

Comply with school policies and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, and whistle blowing

Contribute to the school's improvement planning and self-evaluation processes, through monitoring the impact of additional interventions and in-class support

The Croft Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Excellent benefits (including 8% pension)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2025
Reference ID: 25-26 Wrap Leader