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Wraparound Care Assistant

Barlaston CofE (VC) First School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9DB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours a week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:15 - 4:45pm Wednesday, Friday 3:15 - 6:00pm Term-time only working
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,027
• Pay scale: Grade 2 (SCP3)
• Hourly rate: £12.45

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;

• Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children;

• Is able to supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times;

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;

• Is self-motivated, energetic and proactive and will support in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for all of our children;

• Has experience of working with children (3 – 9 years old) in a play / educational setting;

• Has food handling experience and/or a food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one);

• Has a positive and flexible attitude;

• Is first aid trained (advantageous);

• Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to health and safety regulations;

• Will report any concerns regarding a child's welfare or behaviour to the nominated person or Designated safeguarding lead (using the schools safeguarding system).

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

A happy and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;

A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;

Opportunities for training and progression;

A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barlaston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, references, right to work in the UK and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school). We will also be undertaking online checks in line with the latest KCSIE guidance for any shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barlaston CofE (VC) First School website
• Email address: office@barlaston.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01782372543
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barlaston-cofe-vc-first-school

We believe in enabling our whole school community to flourish and let their light shine whilst preparing them for their role as citizens of our world. Every person who joins the school’s community has a part to play.

Arranging a visit to Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@barlaston.staffs.sch.uk.

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