Lead Activities Worker (Wrap Around Care) Grade 3 Scale Point 7 - 10

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9.00am and then 3.00pm to 6.00pm - Term Time only      September 2025 to August 2026

Leiston is a 420 place school with a busy nursery. Currently judged by Ofsted as ‘Good’. We offer our children a wide range of opportunities. Leiston Primary School is a supportive and thriving environment working with pupils from a range of backgrounds. We constantly look at ways to develop and extend our practice to support our role as part of the community. We uphold a safeguarding ethos at the very heart of what we do and it forms our decisions on a day by day basis with the child’s voice being a key part of this. Our ideal candidate will work with the school to ensure that the supervision of children during lunchtimes is positive and effective.

 We are looking for a candidate who:

As the Wraparound Care Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our breakfast and after-school provision. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, ensure a warm and inclusive environment, and work closely with school staff and families to provide high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and manage daily wraparound sessions

• Plan and deliver fun, age-appropriate activities that support children’s development

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for all pupils

• Lead and supervise wraparound care staff 

• Liaise with parents and carers to support children’s needs

• Ensure policies and procedures (e.g. safeguarding, health and safety) are followed at all times.
  
  

About You:

• Experience of working with children in a primary school or childcare setting

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and nurturing in your approach

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Paediatric First Aid and DSL Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).

• We can offer:

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and four other primary schools Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

 For an informal conversation please contact the school office on 01728 830745 and ask for the head of school Mrs Lucy Melton or email lei.finance@eastmat.org

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will be also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.