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Job Ref No. ECC3830-136S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: NJC Scale 2 Point 2 £23,656 to Point 3 £24,027
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 25/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 3rd July 2025  

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13.75 hours per week. Monday to Friday 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm

(Estimated actual salary £7,335 to £7,450)

(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, theWraparound Care Assistantrole is for you!

This a fixed term contract ending on the20/07/2026

With your engaging and friendly approach you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As a Wraparound Care Assistant you willcreate 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

* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

* Free eye tests

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Kate Nunn
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Barnardiston Road, Colchester
Essex, CO4 0DT
Telephone: 01206 864375
Email: businessmanager@willowbrook-tkat.org

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