Wraparound Care Assistant
Desford Community Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JH21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 August 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £ 24,997 FTE
Wraparound Care Assistant job summary
The Advert
Required from September 2026
Grade 4, pay point 6
Term time only
2.5 hours , Monday- Friday (Minimum 2 days per week)
Monday- Friday 3pm-5:30pm
About Desford Community Primary School
At Desford Community Primary School, our caring community ethos of "Be Kind to Yourself, Others and the Environment" is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to provide a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Our dedicated staff work together to create a culture built on kindness, respect, inclusion and high aspirations. We believe that every member of our team plays an important role in helping children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Wraparound Care Assistant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of our before and after-school provision, creating a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where children can learn, play and flourish.
Working as part of our Wraparound Care team, you will help provide high-quality childcare that reflects the values and ethos of our school, ensuring children feel happy, supported and valued throughout their time in our care.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Create a fun, safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child feels welcome.
Build positive, supportive relationships with all pupils, encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
Plan, prepare and lead engaging activities that promote children's social, emotional, creative and physical development.
Supervise children during wraparound sessions, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and enjoyment always.
Support the individual needs of children, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Prepare and supervise snacks in line with food hygiene and allergy procedures.
Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, carers and colleagues.
Work collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure continuity of care and support.
Observe and report safeguarding or welfare concerns in accordance with school procedures.
Contribute ideas to continually develop and improve the wraparound provision.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
Is passionate about supporting children to thrive.
Demonstrates kindness, patience and empathy.
Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
Is organised, reliable and flexible.
Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
Is committed to upholding the values and ethos of Desford Community Primary School.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should ideally have:
Experience of working with primary-aged children in a school, childcare or similar setting.
Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics).
An understanding of child development and positive behaviour management.
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities (training can be provided).
The ability to communicate confidently with children, parents and colleagues.
A calm, caring and positive approach to supporting children.
Relevant childcare qualifications or paediatric first aid training would be advantageous but are not essential.
What We Can Offer
In return, we offer:
A welcoming and supportive team committed to working collaboratively.
Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A positive and inclusive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
A school community where kindness, respect and aspiration are at the heart of everything we do.
Safeguarding
Desford Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on 28th August 2026 with interviews taking place during the week commencing 31st August 2026
Application process
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Senior Community Use Manager (LiFE MAT) – Conor Woolman
Head Teacher – Colin Wilson
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Desford Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 385 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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Desford Primary School is a vibrant and flourishing school at the heart of the village community. We have around 400 pupils in fourteen classes and are in the midst of significant growth due to large-scale house building in the village. We were awarded "Good" school grading in the Ofsted Inspection of July 2017. The report describes very high standards in all aspects of the school's activities. All school staff are dedicated and capable practitioners and the quality of teaching is at a consistently high level. Outcomes for pupils are consistently good throughout the school. Our children are nurtured, kept safe and are well cared for (Ofsted 2017).
Our school building is modern, attractive and well-maintained and includes an exceptional purpose-built 60-place Foundation Stage unit for Reception children, opened in September 2015 and a two classroom Upper Junior unit opened in May 2018 . All classrooms are spacious and well-equipped and the school prides itself on the quality of the classroom displays.
Our school is one of ten schools in the LiFE Multi Academy Trust. This collaborative school network currently comprises of 4 primary and 6 secondary schools and enables us to keep abreast of current developments in education and continually to develop and improve all aspects of our practice. We work within a group of local schools to the same end.
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