Wrap Around Care Play Assistant - Breakfast & After School at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

23 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/DGCPSK/72619

Location

Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
£13.47 per hour (19hours pwk)

Closing Date

12:00pm, 9th Jan 2026

Start Date

January 19th 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing 12th January 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 12th January 2026

About this Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Playleader to join our wrap-around care team based at Dean Gibson Primary School. The successful candidate will help create a positive, safe and enjoyable environment for children before and after school.

You will support children in their play, help to set up and tidy away equipment, encourage positive behaviour, and ensure pupils are safe and happy during sessions. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking for a rewarding role within a friendly school team.

Candidates need to be:

• Supportive of the school’s Catholic values
• Friendly, approachable and confident in interacting with children
• Able to supervise pupils safely and promote positive play
• Calm, patient and supportive
• Able to follow routines and respond to children’s needs
• Reliable, punctual and committed to the welfare of children

Dean Gibson School Schools offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated staff
• A positive, caring school environment
• Opportunities for training and development