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Canonium Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Wraparound Care Play Leader to lead our before and after school provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can thrive beyond the school day.
As the Wraparound Care Play Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the provision, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and enrichment.
You will plan and deliver a varied programme of activities and build positive relationships with children, families, and school staff.
This is a flexible casual role providing wraparound care to our schools located across Chelmsford, Maldon, Braintree, Colchester and Tendring. Depending on your availability and location, you may be asked to work at one or more of these schools, supporting our before and after-school provision as required.
We are looking for individuals who:
- have excellent organisational and communication skills
- have the confidence to work independently and use initiative
- have a warm, caring and positive approach
- have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures
- can plan engaging activities that support children's interests, wellbeing and development
- are able to travel to schools across Essex.
Our wraparound care provision operates before and after school each day across all of our schools. While session times vary slightly between schools, most breakfast clubs begin at around 7:30am and run until the start of the school day at approximately 8:45am. After school provision begins at 3:15pm and continues until around 5:30pm or 6:00pm, depending on the school.
The hourly rate of pay is £13.47 per hour + holiday pay.
Please find enclosed the candidate pack which provides details about the role, responsibilities, and qualifications required. We encourage you to review this pack thoroughly and prepare for the next steps in our recruitment process.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our HR team at recruitment@canonium.org. We are here to support you throughout this process and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to Canonium Learning Trust.
Information about the School
With 95 pupils on roll, we are a small school with big ambitions for our children. Every child is known by every member of staff, and behaviour is excellent.
The village of Langham is in the beautiful Dedham Vale area, just to the North East of Colchester and we are within easy reach of the A12. The school is part of a thriving cluster of small schools, with which we work closely to promote wider opportunities for our pupils and provide development for our staff.
We have four classes: Class 1(Reception and Year 1); Class 2 (Year 2); Class 3 (Years 3 & 4); Class 4 (Years 5 & 6)
We have recently joined the Canonium Learning Trust - a dynamic and supportive trust that prioritises collaboration, professional development, and exceptional outcomes for children. This partnership is key to our vision for the school as we continue to grow and thrive.
At Langham, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. As a teacher in our school, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our students, be part of a supportive team, and contribute to the development of an exciting new era for our school community.
🏆 Tes Trust of the Year 2025
Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust comprising a growing family of schools across Essex. We are proud to have been named "Tes Trust of the Year" (9 Schools or Fewer) in 2025, a national award that recognises excellence in education, innovation in leadership, and the power of community collaboration.
At the heart of our Trust is a shared belief that every child deserves the best possible education, regardless of the size or location of their school. We work relentlessly to nurture each child's potential and enthusiasm for learning, so that they leave our schools ready to embrace future challenges and make a positive contribution to society.
🔗 To learn more about Canonium Learning Trust - a Church of England Multi Academy Trust in Essex - please visit:
https://www.canonium.org/multi-academy-trust-in-essex