Wrap Care Assistant

Position: Wrap Around Care Assistant
# Wrap Around Care Assistant

Employer:

Wansdyke School

Location:

Devizes, Wiltshire Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Part Time Contract Length:
Fixed until 31st August 2027

Salary:
£13.07 per hour (£25,220 pro rata per annum)
Posted:
14th July 2026

Expires:
21st August 2026 12:00 PM

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1565318

Job Reference:
WAN
25-26-21
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* * Wansdyke School
** is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic
** Wraparound Care Assistant
** to support the Wraparound Care Leader in managing the day-to-day operations of our
** after-school provision.
***
* Working Hours:

** Part time (7 hours 10 minutes per week, 3.15pm until 4.30pm Monday and Wednesday, 3.15 until 5.35pm Tuesday and Thursday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days).
*
* Contract:

** Fixed Term (until 31st August 2027).
*
* Required:

** September 2026

We are a vibrant non-denominational single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11. Located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, we are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county.

Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children who attend. This role involves assisting with the planning and organising of a range of activities suitable for primary-aged children, taking into account their interests and developmental needs.
** We are looking for someone who:
*** Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;
* Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
* Is self-motivated, energetic and proactive and will support in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality education and care for all of our children;
* Has experience of working with children in a play / educational setting;
* Has Food handling experience and/or a Food handling certificate (or willingness to complete one);
* Is a strong team player;
* Has a positive and flexible attitude;
* Can demonstrate a warm and caring approach with children;
* Is First Aid trained (advantageous).
** We can offer the successful candidate:
*** An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
* Opportunities for training and progression;
* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
** For information about this role**, including a full

Job Description and Person Specification, please read our
** Applicant Information Pack**. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on:
** Closing Date:
** Friday 21st August 2026 at 12pm
** Interview Date:
** TBC
* Please note:

while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.*### AttachmentsWAN
25-26-21 - Applicant Information Pack### Safeguarding Statement:
* Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.  We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.
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