Wrap Around Care Assistant

Manor Leas Junior Academy are looking to recruit Wraparound Care Assistants to start as soon as possible) to cover maternity absence. Salary: Grade 3, Point 6 (Pay award pending)

Hours available:

Afterschool club role – 3 to 9 hrs per week – term time only (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 3pm to 6pm). Additional short notice cover for sickness would be available

Breakfast club - 1 to 3 hrs per week - term time only (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 07.30 - 08.30) plus additional short notice cover for sickness would be available.

These roles can be undertaken by one person or multiple people - therefore please do apply even if you cannot undertake all hours advertised.

There would also be the opportunity to undertake the role of Teaching Assistant for the right candidate(s).

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 6th October 2026

Job Role:

The wrap around care assistants will help run the school led wrap around care.

We are a friendly school, with a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, located off Hykeham Road in Lincoln. We have 300 children currently on roll and are KS2 only. The wraparound care provision is also open to our neighbouring infant school and so pupils attending will be from age 4 to 11.

Experience of working within a school is desirable, and we are looking for team players who put the interest of the pupils at the heart of everything they do. Creativity and the ability to act on your feet is essential along with good communication skills to deal with the wider school team, the children and the parents and carers. The ability to have fun and to provide an inclusive welcoming environment for our children is essential. Childcare qualifications eg Level 3 and pediatric first aid would be an advantage but are not essential.

Job role:
· Providing the pupils with appropriate, fun and engaging activities

· Helping develop the children’s’ self-esteem and independence

· Helping with the general care and support of pupils within the wrap around care facility

· Contributing to the health and well-being of pupils within the facility;

· Establishing and maintaining relationships with individual pupils and parents/carers;

· Being an effective model for pupil behaviour.

· Ensuring safe collection of the children at the end of each session

· Food and drink preparation (snacks)

Support for the school
· monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents;

· contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security;

· review and develop their own professional practice;

· recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body and the LEA.

An application form can be downloaded from the academy website – www.manorleas.co.uk

Please note all applications must be submitted on the academy applicaiton form - we do not accept CV's

Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS check, online check, references and pre‑employment checks.

This job description is illustrative of the role and not exhaustive; duties may be varied at the Headteacher’s discretion in line with school needs.

Manor Leas Junior Academy is committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive recruitment.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.89 per hour

Work Location: In person