Wraparound Care Assistant (11.25 hours per wk, TTO)

Company: Shorefields
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Location: Heybridge
Job Description:

Wraparound Care Assistant (11.25 hours per week, TTO)

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026Contract Type: Part-timeContract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/07/2026Midday Date of Interviews: 17th July 2026

Salary – Estimated: NJC Scale 2, Point 3 £6,290 (Full Time equivalent £24,796.00 per annum)

Hours: 11.25 hours per week (Extended schools – Breakfast club: 7:15am to 8:30am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday; Afterschool club: 3:30pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

We are looking for an engaged and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and can create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate positive play and encourage age‑appropriate activities.
  • Create a purposeful and inclusive environment.
  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
  • Support children with settlement and departure routines.

Qualifications and attributes

  • Excellent communicator with a warm and encouraging manner, capable of building positive relationships with young children.
  • Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
  • Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities.
  • Able to promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of service and hygiene.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive and supportive induction programme.
  • A friendly and supportive environment that values work‑life balance.
  • Opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change.
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
  • Free eye tests.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential advice on physical and mental health, financial help, and more.

Equal Opportunity

TKAT is committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We provide a flexible interview process and support adjustments to enable participation.

Safeguarding

TKAT follows a full safer recruitment process, including enhanced disclosure and barring checks. All staff and volunteers share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026