About the role

WRAPAROUND CARE ASSISTANT

Join the St Mary’s team!

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is looking for a kind, enthusiastic and reliable person to join our wraparound care team.

Our wraparound provision offers children a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment before and after the school day. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every child feel happy, valued and able to shine.

Hours: Negotiable
Contract: Negotiable
Salary: TBC
Start date: Negotiable

The role

The successful candidate will:

• warmly welcome children and help them feel safe and settled;

• supervise children carefully and support their wellbeing;

• plan and lead enjoyable, age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts and outdoor play;

• help to prepare and serve simple, healthy food and drinks;

• encourage positive behaviour, kindness, independence and respect;

• maintain a safe, clean and well-organised environment;

• communicate positively with children, families and colleagues; and

• follow the school’s safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour and food-allergy procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

• genuinely enjoys working with children;

• is caring, patient, positive and approachable;

• is dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team;

• can build warm and professional relationships with children and families;

• understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality;

• supports the Christian vision and values of our school; and

• is willing to undertake relevant training.

Experience of working with primary-aged children and a relevant childcare or playwork qualification would be desirable, but we also welcome applications from people with the right skills, values and enthusiasm.

Why join St Mary’s?

At St Mary’s, our vision is for everyone to be “Shining Brighter and Brighter.” You will become part of a friendly and supportive school community in which respect, courage, love, forgiveness, kindness and joy are at the heart of everything we do.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or for any questions, please contact the school office via email [email protected]

Closing date: 30.9.26
Interview date: WC 5.10.26

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date.

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and any other pre-employment checks required in line with current statutory guidance.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.