Wraparound Assistant

Watling Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 1GB

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September or October 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary – £24,189 to £26,664 p.a.

Wraparound Assistant job summary

WRAPAROUND ASSISTANT

Commencing September or October 2026

Term Time Only

Monday to Friday, 2:45pm to 6:00pm

16.25 hours per week

Salary - £24,796 FTE

Actual Salary - £9214.73 p.a.

The Role 

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Wraparound Assistant to support our after-school provision. In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging activities, supervise children in a safe and positive environment, and help create a welcoming space where all pupils can thrive.

You will be responsible for preparing snacks, setting up and clearing resources, and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including responding to their individual needs such as medical and dietary requirements. The successful candidate will have experience working with children, strong organisational skills, and the ability to use initiative while working both independently and as part of a team.

About Watling Primary School

Opened in September 2023, Watling Primary School is an exciting and growing school offering education from Nursery to Year 6. We are building something special - a place where children are inspired to explore, create and grow into confident, compassionate individuals. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and develop character, with a strong emphasis on STEAM, Forest School, sustainability and personal development. Every child is encouraged to discover their passions and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Watling Primary’s purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation. From our STEAM room and arts studio to our sensory room, library and outdoor sports areas, every space is crafted to support both academic achievement and emotional wellbeing. We are proud to be a school where every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive.

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

 

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Vikki Pegg

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st July 2026, 9am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed, so early applications are encouraged.

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 Watling Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watling Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watling-primary-school

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