Wrap-around Childcare Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time £11,995 - £24,796 per year

About the Role

A wrap-around Care assistant will organise activities, prepare snacks and monitor the children's safety under the guidance of the lead assistant.

They may also keep records of children under their care and report to the headteacher about concerns as they arise. Experience of working with children is preferred and basic understanding of childcare practices is an advantage.

The support assistant should have caring, kind personalities that help them treat all children fairly and meet each child's physical, emotional, and social needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

❖Supervise and Monitor Children

A wrap-around care support assistant will have a hands-on role in providing a safe childcare environment. Whether the children are playing or eating, the support assistant will keep a close watch to prevent accidents or injuries. Once trained, they may be asked to administer first aid.

❖Keep and Update Records

A wrap-around care support assistant may be asked to update daily registers: these logs will include a child's attendance, allergies and any special accommodations the child may require.

❖Prepare Snacks

A wrap-around care support assistant will prepare healthy snacks for children. As new

children join the facility, they will need to keep track of allergies or dietary concerns and

provide meal alternatives when needed.

❖Resolve Conflicts Between Children

A wrap-around care support assistant will observe the children under their watch and may have to mediate conflicts between children, teaching them to compromise and treat each other with respect.

❖Maintain a Sanitary Environment

After activities or mealtimes, the wrap-around care support assistant will be responsible for cleaning up messes and clearing the space, making it ready for the next day.

Job Details

Salary: £11,995 (FYE £24,796)

Contract Type: Temporary but may lead to permanent

Working Pattern: Term time only/part-time

Location: Bolney CEP School

Interviews: Friday 25th October 2025

Further Information

Bolney CE Primary School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01165.

Job Reference: SCHO01165

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