Early Birds Assistant
Wroughton Junior Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8BD16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
27 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 8.75 hours, 38 weeks. 07:15 - 09:00, Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale C, points 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 (actual £4,914 - £4,991)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
Wroughton Academies are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individual to join our Wraparound Care Team as an Early Birds Assistant. You will enjoy working with children, helping to create a safe and engaging environment, and building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. If you are organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting children's wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Good numeracy/literacy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)
- Experience of working with children within an educational setting
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Confidence and efficiency in managing behaviour
- Excellent communication skills
What the school offers its staff
About the Wraparound Care Team:
Our Wraparound Care Team provides a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children before and after the school day. Working closely together, the team delivers a range of engaging activities while supporting children's wellbeing, independence, and development. We are proud to play an important role in supporting our school community and local families.
About Wroughton Academies:
At Wroughton Infant and Junior Academies, we are united by a shared mission:“Through the highest expectations, we ensure that children have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be confident and successful.” This guiding principle, shaped collaboratively by our dedicated staff, is at the heart of everything we do.
As we move forward into a new and exciting phase at Wroughton Academies, we are inspired by the opportunities ahead for growth, creativity, and innovation. Our vision is to shape a future where learning is driven by ambition, enriched by collaboration, and fuelled by imagination.
Together, we are committed to building a school environment that is inclusive, dynamic, and deeply supportive - where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To find out more please visit ourwebsite.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit ourTrust websiteto explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected?Join our Talent Pool hereand be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Wroughton Junior Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 255 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- tierney.webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk
Our History:
Wroughton Infant Academy and Wroughton Junior Academy are welcoming and ambitious schools in Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth. Since December 2016 Wroughton Academies have been part of the Creative Education Trust. This has enabled the schools to rigorously pursue rapid improvement for the children they teach and a brand new link building was opened in 2019 to ensure that the two schools are as closely connected as possible.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual pupil. Through the highest expectations, we ensure that children have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be confident and successful.
Our Community:
The Wroughton Academies serve the picturesque area of Gorleston-on-Sea on the Norfolk coast. Gorleston-on-Sea's combination of community spirit, convenient amenities, historic charm, and natural beauty make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a coastal lifestyle with excellent links to the surrounding countryside and the historic city of Norwich.
Arranging a visit to Wroughton Junior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tierney.webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk.
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