After School Wrap Around Care Assistant at Red Oak Primary School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at The Active Learning Trust Limited. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ROPS/25843

Location

Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£5,926.47 - £6,067.26 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade D Point 8-11 £26,224-£26,847 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Tue 14th Jul, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

About this Role

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

Helping children thrive beyond the classroom.

Make a meaningful difference in the moments that shape a child's day. Red Oak Primary School is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Assistant to help deliver a high-quality breakfast and after-school experience for our pupils. This is an opportunity to contribute to a school community that is passionate about giving children the very best start in life, supporting their wellbeing, independence and enjoyment through positive relationships and engaging activities. We are looking for someone who combines care, good judgement and a strong sense of responsibility, and who shares our belief that every interaction matters. Within the Active Learning Trust, you will be part of a collaborative team committed to helping children and colleagues grow and succeed together.

Job Title: After School Wrap Around Care Assistant

Contract: Fixed-term until 31/08/2027, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:15pm - 5:15pm

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Support the safe and effective day-to-day running of breakfast and after-school clubs.
Supervise pupils, promote positive behaviour and build supportive relationships that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
Provide and oversee food provision, maintaining clean and organised dining areas.
Prepare, manage and store club equipment and resources, supporting indoor and outdoor activities.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Tracy Ahern, Headteacher, at: tahern@redoakprimary.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.