Wrap Around Care Assistant

Blakedown CofE Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3JN

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2024

• Closing date

  5 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, term time: 8 Hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 1, point dependant on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised candidate to help support our growing Wrap Around Care provision at Blakedown CE Primary School. The enthusiastic and dedicated candidate must be passionate about working with children. Previous experience of working with children in a school setting is desirable, and candidates must demonstrate patience and empathy and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of dedicated staff to prepare food and provide a safe and stimulating environment, supporting and encouraging creative and imaginative play activities. The ideal candidate is somebody with the right qualities who is keen to learn, who will engage and inspire children through extra-curricular activities and learning outside the classroom and uphold the ethos and values of the school.

What the school offers its staff

A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning; an opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated and supportive team; CPD opportunities in paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene as well as providing support and input from our experienced and friendly staff.

Further details about the role

Job role:

· Prepare food according to the menu and with respect to hygiene practices;

· Lead activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games;

· Be proactive and use initiative;

· Ensure all children are included, engage and support them;

· Maintain positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues;

· Additional opportunities to be part of holiday clubs in the future.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Wrap Around Care Assistant Person Specification Nov23.docx - 1.28 MB (opens in new tab)

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Wrap Around Care Assistant Person Specification Nov23.docx - 1.28 MB (opens in new tab)

About Blakedown CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Blakedown CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01562700243
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blakedown-cofe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Blakedown C.E. Primary School is an important focal point of village life and shares close links with the church and the community. The school offers a warm and family environment for both children and their parents and it fosters a caring atmosphere for all who attend and visit the school.
At Blakedown we aim to nurture a love for life long learning and joy in doing so. We value standards and achievement but also aim to develop the children in terms of their interests and personal learning skills so that they are prepared for their future.
The children are supported well in their learning by a dedicated and caring team of staff, governors and parents. Together we hope to provide the children with a firm foundation for the future and a sense of belonging and purpose.

Arranging a visit to Blakedown CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@blakedownprimary.worcs.sch.uk.

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