Wrap Around Care Assistant
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AH8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
7 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Wiltshire D4- D6
Wrap Around Care Assistant job summary
Job Title: Wraparound Care Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Interview Date: wb 12th May 2025
Salary Range: D4 – D6
Hours: (7.30-8.30am Tuesday to Friday and 3-5.30pm Monday and Tuesday)
Responsible to: Headteacher
We have a wonderful opportunity for a Wraparound Care Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team, based at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dustan Catholic Educational Trust. This is a permanent role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervising Children - Ensure the safety and well-being of all children during breakfast and after-school club hours. Supervise children during activities, ensuring they follow rules and behave appropriately.
Support Activities - Facilitate age-appropriate activities, including crafts, games, and outdoor play. Create a fun, engaging, and safe environment where children can interact and socialise.
Providing Breakfast/After-School snacks and meals – Support the serving of breakfast and after-school snacks. Assist children with serving themselves, if necessary, and encourage healthy eating habits.
Communication with Parents - Greet parents when they drop off or pick up their children, maintaining open communication. Inform parents of any incidents or concerns regarding their child’s behavior or well-being.
Managing Behaviour - Maintain discipline within the club, ensuring children follow the rules and guidelines. Use positive reinforcement strategies to encourage good behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy. Address any conflicts or issues between children promptly and appropriately. Communicate with class teachers to share behaviour concerns.
Supporting Children’s Individual Needs - Identify and support children with additional support requirements. Adapt activities to ensure all children are able to participate and enjoy themselves.
Health and Safety - Ensure that the environment is clean, safe, and well-maintained. Follow all health and safety protocols, including safeguarding, accident reporting, and emergency procedures. Monitor children for any signs of illness or injury, reporting issues promptly to the school’s designated staff.
Administering First Aid - Provide first aid to children as needed, ensuring any injuries are addressed promptly. Keep first-aid supplies stocked and readily available.
Maintaining Resources and Equipment - Organise and tidy up the club space after each session.
Promoting Positive Relationships - Encourage positive interactions and friendships between children. Foster a welcoming environment that supports social development and emotional well-being.
Continuous Improvement - Stay informed about best practices in child care and early years education. Participate in relevant training and development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
We can offer a school that:
A strong and supportive ethos
Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils
An excellent community spirit which fosters collaboration with its parents and carers and parish.
Friendly and dedicated staff who are committed to embracing new ideas to improve teaching and learning
An amazing school incorporating a pre-school Nursery and Reception class
A dedicated and supportive staff team who are passionate about children’s learning and development
A fantastic outdoor learning environment which reflects the engaging indoor environment
Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment
A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff
A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike
The support needed to continue your own professional development
We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact Nicki or Sam (School Office Team) on 01249 653469 or send an email to office@sm.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 165 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
School location
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