Wraparound Care Leader & Assistant (Thrive Club)

Kings Copse Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Wraparound Club Leader and a Wraparound Care Assistant to join our new Thrive Club team, supporting children before and after the school day.

Thrive Club provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where children feel valued and supported. Rooted in the values of Kings Copse Primary School, our wraparound provision offers calm, creative and active experiences that promote wellbeing, independence and a strong sense of belonging.

About the Role

As a Wraparound Care Worker, you will play a key role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children attending Thrive Club. You will support children’s play, wellbeing and social development, ensuring they start and finish their day feeling happy, settled and cared for.

Key Responsibilities

Wraparound cub leader:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and age‑appropriate activities
• Supervise and engage children in a range of calm, creative and active activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and report any issues to the appropriate staff.
• Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all children
• Support children’s wellbeing, independence and positive behaviour
• Prepare and serve simple snacks in line with food hygiene guidance
• Work as part of a consistent and supportive team
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements
• Ensure play equipment and materials are safe, clean and well maintained
• Assist with tidying and clearing the room at the end of each session
• Support basic first aid and hygiene arrangements (training can be provided if required)
• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, reflecting the school’s commitment to partnership working

Wraparound Care Assistant:

• To support the leader in the responsibilities written above

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with children and understands their needs
• Is calm, caring and reliable
• Can communicate positively with children, parents and colleagues
• Works well as part of a team with a professional attitude
• Is able to use their own initiative
• Has a positive approach that support the school’s visions and values
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive school community
• Consistent hours within the school term
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to be part of an exciting new provision within the school

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

 Application Procedure

If you feel this job is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Do you have a few hours each month to spare to support your local school?

We’re currently looking for new school governors to join the governing board at Kings Copse Primary School.

No governor or school experience necessary. You do not need to have a background in education or be a parent at the school. Training and support will be provided along with opportunity to develop your own skills.

If you are interested in volunteering, supporting your local community, and willing to support the school, then please contact Sharon Taylor – Chair of the Governing Board  at Chair@kingsapps.co.uk

For more information about the school, please visit our website at Kings Copse Primary School

Midday Supervisor

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade A FTE £20,258, Part time actual salary is £2,739 per annum

Hours of Work: Mon - Fri, 11.55am - 1.10pm, 5.85 hours per week

Contact e-mail address:adminoffice@kingscopse.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

We are looking for a friendly and caring person to join our team of Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants.

Duties will include: 

supervising children while they are eating lunch,

encouraging good manners and supporting healthy eating,

ensuring that children are safe and behave sensibly during lunchtime,

making sure that children have an enjoyable break,

dealing with minor first aid (training will be provided where necessary)

Application Procedure

For an application form please either download from the vacancy advert or request from the school reception.

Once completed either hand in to reception or email to:adminoffice@kingscopse.hants.sch.uk