Wraparound Care Assistant - Hyde Heath Infant School
Location: Amersham
Overview
Would you like to make a difference?
Are you keen to work with children?
Do you like being part of a team?
If so you may be who we are looking for!
We are looking for new team members to support the running of a new Wraparound Care offer outside of school hours.
We would like to offer a Breakfast and After school club for parents seeking childcare for their children.
Term time only: Yes
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 1B 6-10: £23,297 - £24,223 (full time equivalent) £12.08 - £12.56 per hour
Contract type: Casual
Hours: 7.30am - 9.00am and/or 2.45pm - 6.00pm Monday - Friday Term Time only (can be shared / some days only)
Closing date: 16/12/2024 00:00
Interviews to be held: Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews may be offered before the closing date, so early applications are advised.
About us
Hyde Heath Infant School is nestled in the village of Hyde Heath with a maximum of 69 children. The school has a warm welcoming atmosphere where all children and staff know each other and work together as one team. We pride ourselves on our inspiring teaching, creative curriculum and caring ethos. We encourage high standards of behaviour and achievement, with everyone being the best version of themselves that they can be. We aim to develop the ‘whole’ child in a secure and meaningful environment where all the children feel valued and respected. Small class sizes mean teachers are able to get to know the children very well and support them as they develop into confident and happy learners.
Our motto is ‘Nurturing Excellence’ which we achieve through a supportive, positive environment with our children learning through a creative and strong values-based curriculum.
Website: www.hydeheath.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
The role of a Wraparound Assistant will include setting up/clearing away before sessions. Welcoming children in and ensuring they are cared for, supervised and have exciting activities to engage in.
You will be required to set out activities daily in the setting and make sure the equipment is accessible, neat and welcoming.
We are looking for Assistants for before and after school care, however these roles can be separated and shared across different days - we can be flexible for the right candidates!
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
We would love to hear from you if the following sounds like you:
- You are self-motivated
- You are friendly and approachable
- You are a good listener
- You have a great sense of humour
- You are flexible
- You would like to work within a strong, committed team
- You want to make a difference to a child’s learning and development
- You have a calm manner with a positive outlook
- You communicate well and effectively
- You enjoy working with children
- You would like to start a new adventure!
You will need to be reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious. If you are a good team player, who is motivated and versatile, then please get in touch!
For further information please see attached Person specification.
Other information
Training in First Aid, Safeguarding and Health & Safety will be provided.
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please see our website or contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 783835
Email: [email protected]
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Hyde Heath Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to appointment.
We may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with updated guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) to identify any incidents or issues, related to suitability to work with children that may need to be clarified at interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
