Location: Sutton, South London
Salary: £14.24–£15.00 per hour
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 28 September 2026
A caring and well-organised primary school in Sutton is seeking reliable Wrap Around Care Support Staff for its before-school and/or after-school provision.
You will help create a relaxed, enjoyable and secure environment outside normal lesson times. The role combines pupil supervision with creative activities, practical organisation and positive communication with children, colleagues and parents or carers.
This opportunity would be ideal for an experienced playworker, childcare practitioner, teaching assistant or someone with relevant experience supporting primary-aged children.
Responsibilities
• Welcoming pupils and helping them settle into the club
• Supervising indoor and outdoor play
• Leading creative, physical and social activities
• Encouraging positive friendships, cooperation and good behaviour
• Preparing and serving simple snacks in line with hygiene and allergy procedures
• Maintaining accurate registers and supporting safe collection arrangements
• Ensuring resources and shared spaces are used safely
• Supporting pupils with additional needs so they can participate fully
• Following the school’s safeguarding and first-aid procedures
Requirements
• Experience working with children in a professional or voluntary setting
• A calm, friendly and responsible approach
• Good communication and organisational skills
• An understanding of children’s differing needs and interests
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliability for scheduled morning and/or afternoon sessions
• A relevant childcare, playwork or first-aid qualification would be beneficial
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one
What the role offers
• Regular hours that fit around the main school day
• A positive and family-friendly school community
• The opportunity to plan activities based on children’s interests
• A supportive extended-school team
• Long-term stability within a rewarding part-time position
• Opportunities to build broader experience in primary education and childcare
Apply today if you are an enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Support Staff candidate who can help children feel happy, safe and included.
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