Location: Southwark, South London
Salary: £14.24–£15.00 per hour
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 28 September 2026
A vibrant and community-focused primary school in Southwark is seeking caring and energetic Wrap Around Care Support Staff to join its extended-school provision.
The successful candidate will help provide a safe, engaging and welcoming environment for children attending the school’s breakfast and/or after-school club. This Wrap Around Care Support Staff role would suit someone who is creative, organised and confident working with children across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Responsibilities
• Supervising children before or after the main school day
• Preparing and leading age-appropriate games, crafts and recreational activities
• Encouraging children to socialise positively and participate in activities
• Supporting the safe collection and handover of pupils
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of drinks and light snacks
• Following procedures relating to allergies, dietary requirements and hygiene
• Maintaining a calm, inclusive and well-organised environment
• Reporting safeguarding, medical or behavioural concerns appropriately
• Helping to set up and tidy away resources
Requirements
• A warm, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, club or childcare setting
• Good behaviour-management and communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Reliability and the flexibility to work around the school day
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Paediatric first aid or a relevant childcare qualification would be advantageous
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one
What the school and role offer
• Consistent part-time, term-time work
• A welcoming and diverse school community
• A creative role with opportunities to plan enjoyable activities
• Support from an established school and extended-services team
• Valuable experience across several primary age groups
• The satisfaction of helping working families access reliable childcare
If you would enjoy helping children begin or finish their school day positively, apply today for this Wrap Around Care Support Staff position.
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£14.24 - £15.00 per day