Wraparound Care Assistant

St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7QN

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday, term time only, working from 3:15pm - 5:45pm - 12.50 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initially until 31/08/2027
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and caring individual to support the delivery of our new wraparound care provision from September/October 2026.

Working alongside the Wraparound Care Leader, you will help provide a safe, enjoyable and engaging environment for children after school.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and preparing activities.
• Support children in a range of play and enrichment activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and positive relationships.
• Prepare and serve light snacks and refreshments.
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing throughout the session.
• Communicate any concerns to the Wraparound Care Leader and senior leaders.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning and storing equipment at the end of each session.

Essential Requirements

• Enjoy working with children.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience of working with primary-aged children.
• First Aid qualification.
• Food Hygiene qualification.

In order to apply for this post, please complete and submit a CES Support Staff application form to finance@sjstcp.co.uk

Closing date for applications – 5pm on Thursday 20th August 2026

Interviews – Tuesday 1st September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please email finance@sjstcp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wraparound Care Assistant

Grade 4 Hours: 3.15pm–5:45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (12½ hours per week) Responsible to: Wraparound Care Leader and Headteacher

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of wraparound provision, providing a safe, caring and enjoyable environment in which children can participate in a range of play and enrichment activities.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Supervision

• Supervise and support pupils attending the provision.
• Build positive relationships with children and encourage participation in activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold school expectations.
• Ensure children remain safe and well supervised at all times.

Activities and Provision

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of activities, games and enrichment opportunities.
• Support children in accessing activities and developing friendships.
• Help organise resources and maintain the provision area.

Food Preparation and Hygiene

• Assist with the preparation and serving of light snacks and refreshments.
• Follow hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Support the cleaning and tidying of the provision at the end of each session.

Communication

• Report any concerns, accidents or incidents to the Wraparound Care Leader.
• Work constructively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the club.

General

• Follow all school policies and procedures.
• Attend relevant training and meetings as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Wraparound Care Assistant (Grade 4)

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Experience working with or caring for children

Experience in a school, childcare or play setting

Qualifications

n/a

First Aid qualification

Food Hygiene qualification

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Knowledge

Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

Knowledge of behaviour management approaches

Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to contribute ideas for activities and enrichment opportunities

Personal Qualities

Caring, patient, enthusiastic, flexible and reliable

Confident working with groups of children

July 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph & St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

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 St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 153 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: lbent@sjstcp.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-and-st-teresa-s-catholic-primary-school

St Joseph & St Teresa's is a community primary school in the village of Woodlands on the northern outskirts of Doncaster.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lbent@sjstcp.co.uk.

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