About Us:

The Flying High Academy Ladybrook is a vibrant and nurturing primary school where children lie at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community spirit, and commitment to providing a safe, happy, and inspiring environment for all learners.

Our passionate and dedicated team works collaboratively to deliver a rich and engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity, celebrates individuality, and supports every child to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. At Ladybrook, we place great emphasis on wellbeing and personal development, ensuring that both children and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

About Flying High: 

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Wrap Around Care Assistant to join our team. You will deliver high-quality and varied activities within a safe and nurturing wraparound care setting (e.g., Breakfast or After-school provision). You will play a key role in supporting children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in a safe and inclusive wraparound care setting.
• Supervise children during sessions, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks, considering dietary needs and food hygiene standards.
• Coordinate smooth transitions between classes and wraparound care.
• Maintain a welcoming, well-resourced environment and communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Support the overall ethos of the school through teamwork and flexibility.

We Are Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• A positive and proactive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively with others.
• Someone who values inclusion and believes in the potential of every child.
• A dependable and flexible person who maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.

We Can Offer You:

• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• A warm and welcoming school community where every member of staff is valued.
• A supportive and friendly team that works together to create a positive environment for children and staff.
• Opportunities for relevant training and development to help you grow in your role.
• Access to an employee assistance programme offering wellbeing and practical support.
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives every day in a rewarding and valued role.

Application Details

We’d love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and offer a great opportunity to see our school in action. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact the school office.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.