Vacancy for a Wraparound Care Assistant at Crosshall Infant School

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Point 3 £8,489

Hours: 14.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:00-08:45 and Monday-Thursday 15:15-18:00, 39 weeks per week (term time plus 5 days)

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Wraparound Care Assistant to join Crosshall Infant School! You will support the overall running of the club, providing high-quality education and care for children that attend in a safe and inclusive environment. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with children and understands the importance of play, routine and positive relationships.

To support the needs of the school, the successful candidate will be required to work a reasonable amount of additional hours. These hours will be worked outside of term time and will be based of the staffing needs of the holiday kids club. Reasonable notice will be provided.

The opportunity

• Support children in activities and games in a safe environment
• Encourage and promote independence and positive behaviour
• Organise resources for the wraparound care club

The ideal candidate 

• Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Previous experience of working within an Early Years childcare setting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with parents and staff

About Crosshall Infant School

At Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust, we believe in creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated and experienced staff are committed to providing a high-quality education that supports the academic, social and emotional development of each child. Our staff team share a common vision and a commitment to ensure that all of our pupils are exposed to a knowledge rich curriculum, full of exciting first-hand learning experiences, which will prepare them for the world in which they are growing up in. 

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.  

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.  

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches