Wraparound Care Assistant

Location:       St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, DH3 3PH

Grade:          Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,027, per annum, pro rata)

Hours:          10hrs 15mins per week (Mon-Thu, 3.15pm – 5.30pm & Fri, 3.15pm-4.30pm). Term Time Only, Fixed Term for 1 Year

St Cuthbert’s is a caring, friendly, happy school with children who are proud of their school. We are a dedicated and caring staff who are supportive to all. We are enthusiastic in delivering a vibrant curriculum and developing the whole child as they grow. We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England with a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

We wish to appoint a Wraparound Assistant from March to assist with our afterschool provision for children aged 3-11.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, enabling them to communicate effectively with children, SLT, parents and the wider community and the ability to work flexibly are all essential for the post. They must be committed to being responsible for welfare and safeguarding procedures. They will be responsible for caring for, and supervising, the children during the afterschool session.  A willingness to contribute positively to our happy team and to become involved in the wider aspects of school life is also imperative.

Candidates must be able to:

• Provide the children with a safe and secure environment
• Implement a programme of activities to meet the needs of this age group
• Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team.
• Liaise and work closely with the Wraparound Care Manager
• Respond to the practical needs of children where there is an identified special educational need
• Provide general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and act in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.

You will need to:

• Hold a relevant qualification in childcare to at least Level 2
• You will have previous experience of working with children in a childcare or similar setting

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website  http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.

Closing date:           Sunday 9 March 2025

Interview date:        TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.