Wrap Around Care Assistant

Job Title: Wrap Around Care Assistant
Salary: £5,758, hourly rate £12.85
Hours: 10 hours per week
Location: Blakedown CE Primary School
Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised person to help support our busy and thriving Busy Bee Wrap Around Care provision at Blakedown CE Primary School. We would like to appoint a person who is dedicated to providing interesting indoor and outdoor activities and is passionate about supporting children's social, emotional and physical needs to ensure the children enjoy their time in our after school club. . Previous experience of working with children in a school or play setting is desirable, and you must be able to demonstrate patience and empathy and be able to remain calm under pressure.

You will be working as part of a team of warm, dedicated staff to provide food and a safe, caring and stimulating environment, supporting and encouraging creative and imaginative play activities.

You will have - excellent communication skills; an understanding of safeguarding; behaviour management experience; ability to suggest, plan and lead activities in the provision.

The job role:

• Prepare food (on occasion), according to the menu and with respect to hygiene practices;
• Lead activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games;
• Be proactive and use initiative;
• Ensure all children are included, engage and support them;
• Maintain positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues;

We offer:

A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on enjoyment; developing the individual and nurturing a lifelong love of learning; an opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated and supportive team; CPD opportunities in paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene as well as providing support and input from our experienced and friendly staff.

Hours of work: Tuesday - Thursday 2.34-5.30 p.m. and Friday 2.45-4.30 p.m.

This is a church school and you should be at ease with the Christian ethos of our school and be prepared to commit to our vision and values.

Benefits: Please see the attached list.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 21st June
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 29th June