Wraparound Care Assistant

Hours of work:  3.15pm – 5.30pm up to 5 evenings per week           

Contract type: Casual

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Chirton Church of England Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Chirton Church of England Primary School is a proud member of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character.  We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success. 

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond. 

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’s our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child.  Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people. 

Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

Inclusion is the beating heart of our organisation, and we cherish it in our staff just like we do in our children. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our communities and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience to do the role they are applying to, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools, and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:

• A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff 


• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff and children in all of our schools


• A highly organised and very supportive team


• High quality professional development opportunities from Day One, 


• A clear, comprehensive induction process


• Generous employer contributions to the Local Authority Pension Scheme 

All about the role:

Chirton CEVA Primary School is a popular, friendly rural school, situated close to Devizes.

We are seeking to appoint a Wraparound Care Assistant to support our firmly established out of school wraparound care. Successful applicants will be well organised, have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to developing the provision and experience for the children over time. Enthusiasm and ability to relate to children is essential. In return we can offer an inclusive and caring ethos, enthusiastic and well behaved children and a supportive school community. If you are committed to making a difference to children’s lives and want to be part of a dynamic team, then why not come and visit us to find out more!

Find out more and apply:

For an application form and information pack, please visit our website: https://www.equamead.org/Vacancies/

Closing date (and time): Thursday 5^th December 2024 

Interview date:  Tuesday 10^th December 2024 

Commencement date:  As soon as possible 

This role will involve contact with children and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures and all interviews, regardless of role, will include questions about approaches to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and follows all guidance in the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’.  These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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