Wraparound Care Assistant

We are seeking a Wraparound Care Assistant who can provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children before and after school hours, including play and learning opportunities.

Your duties will involve assisting in the planning, implementation and monitoring of a varied programme, ensuring the children are safe and happy and involved in games and activities during their time before and after school. You will also ensure that the arrangements for the escorting of children and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers are implemented, as well as assisting in the maintenance of appropriate records of pupil attendance.

If you enjoy working with children, are keen to play an active role in providing safe and creative play opportunities and you have relevant experience in a child care setting, then we would love to hear from you.

Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with approximately 740 pupils. The school is part of The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities


• Interest free training loans for qualifications


• Generous pension schemes


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free school lunches


• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools


• Financial guidance and support


• Retail and lifestyle discounts


• 30 days annual leave for full-time support staff