The posting
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 is a permanent position.
First Aid and Basic Hygiene certificates would also be desirable but full training will be given.
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.
If your application indicates that you have previously lived or worked overseas, you will need to provide a Letter of Good Conduct (sometimes called a Police Clearance Certificate or Certificate of Good Character) from each relevant country, this will be the responsibility of the candidate and we advise seeking this upon application being submitted.
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 the professional NOT 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.
