Wraparound Care Assistant

Connected Local Government; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A Local Education Authority in Tudhoe is looking for a Wraparound Care Assistant to support children's activities, ensuring a nurturing environment. The role includes preparing snacks and maintaining supervision, requiring an Early Years qualification and good communication skills. Working part-time, you will have a fixed schedule from Monday to Friday during term-time only. This position demands a commitment to child care standards and the ability to converse effectively in English. Closing date for applications is January 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification meeting the 'full and relevant' criteria for Early Years.
• Ability to converse at ease in spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required if successful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with children’s activities tailored to their interests.
• Ensure children's care and supervision is maintained.
• Prepare healthy snacks following food hygiene procedures.
• Work collaboratively with a team and communicate effectively.

Skills

Ability to converse in English

Communication skills

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Wraparound Care Assistant - Grade 1

£24,796 (Pro rata) – Permanent, term time only, 25 hours per week

Monday – Friday 07:00 am–08:30 am and 14:45 pm–18:15 pm

Required as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist with carrying out activities and programmes consistent with the children’s interests and stages of development, their family and the local community to ensure a stimulating and fulfilling environment.
• Assist with the care of the children, ensuring they are supervised at all times and all procedures are adhered to.
• Prepare healthy balanced snacks for the children, including fruit and vegetables, following correct food hygiene and handling procedures.
• Work as part of the team, communicating effectively and sharing relevant information with the appropriate staff.
• Be aware of child protection issues and special educational needs, and report any concerns to the Wraparound care supervisor.
• Attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continual personal and professional development.
• Work with a team.
• Present yourself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Maintain accident records as required.
• Provide pastoral care and support to sick and injured children, informing parents and staff of incidents and accidents.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• Apply for, and hold, an enhanced DBS disclosure if successful.
• Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential criteria are met.
• As a disability‑confident employer, reasonable adjustments will be made to support disabled applicants when required.

Application Details

The closing date for applications is Friday 23 January 2026 at 12 noon. Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing Tuesday 3 February 2026. Please note that if you have not been invited for an interview by Friday 30 January 2026, you have not been shortlisted.

Applications can be downloaded from the school webpage and returned to the school. The position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure; no work is required during closure periods, but salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Equal Opportunities

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Contact

Springmoor Grange School
Durham Road
Spennymoor, Co. Durham
DL16 6SQ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.springmoorgrange.durham.sch.uk