Care Coordinator jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge IP13 6LW.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 7:45 am‑9:00 am and 3:00 pm‑6:15 pm, 38 weeks per year.

Contract: Permanent.

Salary: £25,185 per annum, pro rata.

Reference: 8112.

• Plan, organise, and lead engaging activities (creative, physical, and social) for children.
• Supervise and support children to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Manage the day‑to‑day running of wraparound sessions, ensuring smooth routines and effective communication with parents and staff.
• Open and close school buildings, ensuring security of school premises.
• Supervise and support wraparound care assistants and volunteers.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks, following food hygiene and allergy procedures.
• Maintain registers, administer first aid as necessary and report accidents according to school procedures.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour management.
• Liaise with the Headteacher and school staff to ensure continuity of care and share relevant information about pupils.
• Purchase and maintain resources within an agreed budget.
• Promote a positive, inclusive atmosphere where all children feel valued and respected.

• Experience of working with children in a school, nursery, or childcare setting.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Good communication skills with both children and adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety requirements.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

• Relevant childcare qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Playwork, Childcare, or equivalent).
• First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates.
• Experience leading a team or club for children.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements for wraparound provision.

Please Read The Job Description (Word).

Contact Claire Robinson by calling 01473 622376.

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) and complete the Application Form for School Support Staff (Word), which you should return to: admin@bealings.suffolk.sch.uk.

12pm, 30 November 2025.

9 December 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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