Wrap around Play Worker

Wellesbourne CofE Primary School, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9QG

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.70 Hourly There is some flexibility in the hours

Wrap around Play Worker job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Wraparound Worker to join our team and help deliver high-quality before and after school provision. The successful candidate will create a welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and engaged in a range of stimulating activities. Experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential, as a significant proportion of our children attend from Reception age.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and families and who understands the developmental needs of young learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children attending the breakfast and/or after-school club, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Deliver a range of engaging activities that promote creativity, physical activity, social development and enjoyment.
• Support the needs of children providing age-appropriate experiences and interactions.
• Foster positive behaviour and encourage children to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks and ensure high standards of food hygiene are maintained.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate registers and follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.
• Set up and tidy away equipment and resources each session.
• Support children with additional needs where required.
• Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that reflects the school's values.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children, would be wonderful if some of that is within the EYFS.
• Has a good understanding of child development and the needs of young children.
• Is warm, caring and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can use their initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Holds a relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Has previous experience in a school, nursery, childcare or wraparound setting.

We Can Offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and have fun.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A welcoming school community where every member of staff is valued.

Wellesbourne CE Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious two form entry school community where staff are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference to children's learning, wellbeing and personal development. We are proud of our caring Christian ethos, high expectations and collaborative team culture, creating an environment where both pupils and staff can thrive and succeed together.

Wellesbourne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Wellesbourne CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wellesbourne CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellesbourne-cofe-primary-school

Wellesbourne is a ‘Good’ two form entry school (Ofsted Feb 2024) with its own Nursery, an ‘Excellent’ SIAMs report and is part of the Fosse Multi Academy Trust.

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