Job Title: Wrap-Around-Care Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes (Wicken)
Salary: – £10.65 / hour (includes pro-rata holiday payment)
Job Type: Part time; Working hours are 3.30pm – 6.30pm Monday to Friday during term time.
We are an inclusive, family orientated school, offering incredible experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. We believe in encouraging pupils to seize opportunities from the broad range of subjects and activities on offer, through our strong academic offer, our extensive extra-curricular opportunities and our innovative Enriched Curriculum. Akeley’s vibrant and engaging community is located across three stunning campuses, all located between Buckingham and Stony Stratford near Milton Keynes. Our Junior School, is located at the Grade II listed Wicken Park Manor House campus
The Role
The Wrap-Around-Care Assistant is responsible for the delivery of safe, creative, appropriate activities and the general welfare of pupils in our After School Wrap-Around-Care
Responsibilities include
- Ensuring the safe arrival of children at the club and the safe delivery to carers at the end of each day.
- The planning and preparation of safe, creative, appropriate activities, in a fun and caring environment.
- Keeping children safe and minimizing risks in the wrap-around-care environment including daily risk assessment checks.
- Preparing and serving snacks/refreshments for the children ensuring that hygiene, health and safety measures are met.
- Complying with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct
- Demonstrating a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing
Ideal candidate
- Enthusiasm for working with children.
- An interest in the care, learning and development of children.
- A commitment to the provision of high-quality childcare.
- A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications.
- Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace.
- (Desirable) Completion of a recognised Childcare qualification, e.g. NVQ Level 3 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or Children’s Care, Learning and Development would be desirable but no necessary.
Benefits
- Term time only.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to 200+ free training modules
- Free & confidential access to advice, support and counselling on a wide range of topics via Care First
- Access to savings on products and services via My Staff Shop
- Cycle to work scheme
- School fee discount (pro rata)
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of; Playtime supervisor, Kids supervisor, Childcare professional, Childcare, Childminder, After School club supervisor, After School club assistant will also be considered for this role.
