Wraparound Care Assistant

Elm CofE Primary School, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0AG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 August 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: Point 3 - FTE £24,796
• Additional allowances:

  Point 3 - FTE £24,796

Wraparound Care Assistant job summary

Job Title: Wraparound Care Assistant

Elm CofE Primary School, part of Grace Schools

At Elm CofE Primary School we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated Wraparound Care Assistant to join our supportive team to provide high quality support in our Afterschool Club provision.

Find out more about our school by visiting: https://elm.demat.org.uk/

Key responsibilities:

• Plan activities appropriate to the age and the needs of the pupils taking into account different areas of learning
• Ensure the room is set up to receive pupils into a purposeful environment
• Organise refreshments, serving healthy foods and ensure pupil's individual needs are met
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Encourage pupils to interact with each other and engage all pupils in activities
• Be able to support pupils in their play, while maintaining their safety and following the school's behaviour policy

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• £24,796 FTE
• Pro-rata salary: approx. £8,613
• 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and skills:

• A minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above, or an equivalent qualification
• Experience in preparing and serving healthy snacks
• Strong organisational, personal time management and panning skills
• High levels of collaboration, cooperation and team working capabilities
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and members of the community

About Grace Schools

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.

We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk

Benefits

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools

Health & Wellbeing

• A supportive working environment within a Trust that understands the importance of employee health and wellbeing
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
• Annual flu vaccinations

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to eyecare vouchers

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• A welcoming and supportive workplace culture
• Inclusive policies and practices that aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment

How to apply

Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application. All applications must be completed in full on My New Term.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 September, 2026 at Midnight

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview date: To be confirmed

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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 Elm CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Elm CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elm-cofe-primary-school

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