Wrap Around Care (WAC) Support
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7BT3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 3.30pm-6pm Monday - Thursday 10 hours per week / 38 weeks of the year pro rata
Contract type
- Fixed term - to 31st August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- KSA
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose:
Manage the day-to-day running of the extended provision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in your care. This will involve leading a team of staff, preparing engaging activities and making sure all pupils and staff follow relevant policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities:
Planning and delivering activities -
Work with other extended provision staff to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and experiences to support pupils’ development
Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share equipment
Supervise pupils during activities and help to resolve issues between pupils
Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers
Manage stock of resources necessary to carry out planned activities
Health and safety -
Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks
Deliver first aid to respond to minor and major incidents
Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures
Feedback concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
Make sure all food is prepared in line with health and safety standards and that the dietary requirements of pupils are met
Co-ordinate regular maintenance of equipment and make sure the stock of equipment is maintained (e.g. first aid kits)
Co-ordinate and offer support with setting up and putting away all equipment safely
Make sure all policies are up to date and implemented consistently by all staff
Behaviour -
Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviors policy
Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour
Support pupils with their independence and self-esteem when carrying out activities
Working with others -
Work with other extended provision staff, setting clear expectations for the requirements of their role
Work with external agencies as appropriate
Safeguarding -
Keep accurate records of pupils attending the extended provision, including medical/dietary needs and emergency contact details
Keep accurate attendance records and report non-attendance in line with school procedures
Be responsible for pupils until the school day starts / a parent/carer arrives for collection, making efforts to contact the parent/carer in the case of lateness
Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals
Other areas of responsibility -
Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role
Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer high quality and tailored opportunities for your continued professional development and have good school improvement, support and networking links with local primary and secondary schools through our association with The Northfleet Cooperative Learning Trust.
Further information about the job
Person specification
Qualifications and training
- First aid training (or willingness to complete it)
Experience
- Working with children or young people
- Planning activities to engage pupils and support development
Skills and knowledge
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise
- Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly
- Effective communication with adults and children
- Ability to take a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies
- Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
Personal qualities
- Commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
- Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to maintaining appropriate confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
If you don’t have all of the experience listed above but are interested in applying,
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- office@cecilroad.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01474534544
Cecil Road is a happy, secure and inclusive school in which everyone is valued and respected. We nurture the child’s creativity and individuality whilst maintaining high aspirations for all. Our shared goal is that each child discovers the enjoyment of learning, gaining the confidence to reach their full potential. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do. It is important to us that our children become resilient, resourceful and reflective independent learners. To achieve this they are encouraged to solve problems, develop good communication skills and work as part of a team.
We value the role that both our parents and the wider community play in enriching our children’s learning experiences. By working in partnership with parents, children will become successful in all areas of learning and be fully prepared for the next stage of their education. It is also important to us that we build the skills, knowledge, understanding and positive attitudes necessary to help all our children become honest, responsible, respectful citizens of the future.
Our school is well resourced both in and outside of the classrooms. Our fantastic children are well-behaved and motivated to learn and we have a wonderful school team who are highly skilled and supportive. We can offer high quality and tailored opportunities for your continued professional development and have good school improvement, support and networking links with local primary and secondary schools through our association with The Northfleet Cooperative Learning Trust.
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