Wraparound Care Assistant – After School Provision

Elmley Castle CofE First School, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3HS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 12.5 hours per week. Term time only. Hours: Monday to Friday 3.00 to 5.30
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 month contract (Easter 2027)
• Pay scale: TA Level 1 SP2

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Wraparound Care Assistant to join our vibrant team at Elmley Castle First School. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while working in a warm, supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Wraparound Care Assistant, you will:

• Prioritise safeguarding above all else, ensuring the safety and welfare of every child.
• Provide high‑quality, safe, and nurturing care for children aged3–10 years.
• Help create a fun and stimulating after‑school environment, full of engaging, practical play activities that meet children’s developmental needs.
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing and encourage positive interactions.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive, and energetic atmosphere where every child feels happy and supported.
• Assist with snack preparation, following food hygiene procedures (training can be provided).
• Work closely with a welcoming, dynamic team committed to exceptional childcare.

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, energetic person who enjoys working with young children.
• Someone with enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• A team player who is committed to promoting excellent safeguarding practices.
• Experience in childcare is helpful but not essential—we provide full training, including:
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Food hygiene
• First aid
• Play-work and activity planning

What the school offers its staff

At Elmley Castle C.E. First School we offer:

• A friendly, vibrant, and supportive school team.
• Ongoing training to help you grow in confidence and skill.
• A fun working environment where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s after‑school experiences.

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.

Deadline date Applications in by 18th March 2026 (3pm)

Interview Date: 24th March 2026

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 3.00pm to 5.30pm

Commitment to safeguarding

Elmley Castle is an equal opportunities employer
and we are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a
full Disclosure and Barring Service check before
appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Elmley Castle CofE First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 10
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 88 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 10
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elmley Castle CofE First School website
• Email address: office@elmleycastle.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01386 710279
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmley-castle-cofe-first-school

Elmley Castle C.E. First School is a happy, caring and supportive village
school, situated between Pershore and Evesham at the foot of the beautiful
Bredon Hill. We welcome children into our vibrant Preschool and then from
Reception through to Year 5. OFSTED (June 2022) continued to rate the
school as ‘Good’ in all areas, stating “the school’s vision of creating ‘a little
piece of heaven on earth’ is reflected in all aspects of school life.” Our SIAMS inspection was carried out in March 2022 and rated the school as ‘Excellent.’

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