Wraparound Care Assistant (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | NJC Scale 2 Point 2 £24,413 to Point 3 £24,796 (Estimated actual £7,569 to £7,688) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3324 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)Our Opportunity
Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they end their school day? Are
you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the Wraparound Care Assistant role is for you!
This a fixed term contract ending on the 20th July 2026
With your engaging and friendly approach you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As a Wraparound
Care Assistant you will create a purposeful and inclusive environment, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is
maintained at all times.
It’s not necessarily your experience as a Wraparound Care Assistant that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and
commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Wraparound Care Assistant will be someone who is:
* A great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner, who develops positive relationships with young children
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
* Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as an Wraparound Care Assistant we can offer
you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery currently has 198 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Willow Brook we ensure every child
receives a well-rounded education, develops a lifelong love of learning and achieves their best. Our latest Ofsted Report (Nov
2022) recognised that children in Nursery and Reception classes are immersed in language. We are at the heart of the local
community, to find out more visit our website here [https://www.willowbrook-tkat.org/].
To discover what makes Willow Brook so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01206 864375 or
email office.manager@willowbrook-tkat.org [Office.manager@heybridge-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
(Y)Our Opportunity
Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they end their school day? Are
you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the Wraparound Care Assistant role is for you!
This a fixed term contract ending on the 20th July 2026
With your engaging and friendly approach you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As a Wraparound
Care Assistant you will create a purposeful and inclusive environment, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is
maintained at all times.
It’s not necessarily your experience as a Wraparound Care Assistant that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and
commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Wraparound Care Assistant will be someone who is:
* A great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner, who develops positive relationships with young children
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
* Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as an Wraparound Care Assistant we can offer
you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery currently has 198 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Willow Brook we ensure every child
receives a well-rounded education, develops a lifelong love of learning and achieves their best. Our latest Ofsted Report (Nov
2022) recognised that children in Nursery and Reception classes are immersed in language. We are at the heart of the local
community, to find out more visit our website here [https://www.willowbrook-tkat.org/].
To discover what makes Willow Brook so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01206 864375 or
email office.manager@willowbrook-tkat.org [Office.manager@heybridge-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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