About this Role

The Ferrars Academy is a very popular, successful and well resourced academy; rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in education, for infant and nursery aged children. We are located on the outskirts of Luton close to the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital. Our 3 form entry school has a very diverse school population with a range of different languages, religions and cultures. Our children are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment.

About the job

We have a vacancy for a Wraparound Care Assistant in our Before School and After School provision. 

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 9:00am and then 3:00pm - 5:15pm, term time only (38 weeks per year) (18.75 hours per week)

This role could suit those that have other jobs and want to earn extra money or even students that have mornings or afternoons free and need a part time job. We would also consider a job share for this role.

This is a permanent position working term time only (38 weeks of the year). 

We are looking for candidates with experience of working with children, ideally with a qualification or experience in childcare. First Aid and Basic Hygiene certificates would also be desirable.

This role involves:

• Communicating with parents and children
• Setting out the provision of healthy snacks and recreational activities
• Serving and helping children with eating healthy snacks and encouraging good healthy eating  habits
• Engaging effectively with the children in your care
• Ensuring children are safe and happy
• Display high expectations of pupil behaviour
• Clearing away snacks, resources and activities leaving a tidy environment
• Demonstrating a positive attitude and good interpersonal communication skills
• Working well as part of a team  

 In return we can offer you:

• A vibrant and positive working environment

• Well behaved children

• Friendly and welcoming staff

• A range of staff benefits and incentives including discounted wrap around care fees, online shopping parcel drop off facilities and free refreshments

Additional information: 

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English.  

 Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview. 

 Those who were born or have lived outside the UK may need to acquire additional overseas checks, which will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

 Experience of working in a school is desirable. 

 CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools.  

 Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address. 

 Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged. 

 Interview date:  Candidates may be called before the closing date.

 Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office to book an appointment. 

The Ferrars Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.