Wraparound Club Assistant

We are looking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Wraparound Club Assistant to support the running of our school breakfast club.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and can help provide a safe, welcoming and positive start to the school day. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils before school, helping them feel settled, cared for and ready for learning.

As part of our commitment to supporting staff, staff children attending a DSAT Bay Hub school are able to access wraparound care free of charge, subject to availability and the needs of the provision.

About the role

As a Wraparound Club Assistant, you will help with the day-to-day running of our breakfast club provision. You will support pupils in a safe, secure and stimulating environment, encouraging them to take part in meaningful and enjoyable activities.

The role will include supervising children, preparing breakfasts, supporting play-based activities, helping with routines and record keeping, and building positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.

Main responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

· Support the safe provision and appropriate supervision of breakfast club care.

· Interact positively with children and encourage them to engage in constructive activities.

· Help plan, prepare and deliver suitable play-based activities.

· Contribute to a warm, caring and inclusive environment for all pupils.

· Support daily administration and record keeping.

· Supervise groups of children during activities, ensuring correct ratios are maintained.

· Establish positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.

· Administer minor first aid, where trained, and support procedures for children who are unwell.

· Follow health and safety procedures, including recording accidents appropriately and informing parents where needed.

· Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times., We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

· Enjoys working with children.

· Is warm, patient and approachable.

· Can help create a calm and positive start to the school day.

· Is reliable, punctual and well-organised.

· Can work well as part of a team.

· Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

· Is willing to follow school policies and procedures.

Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage, but the right attitude, care and reliability are equally important.