Wraparound Care Assistant

Wraparound Care Assistant

Location: Croydon, London, England

Pay: £14.24–£15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Part-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is seeking a Wraparound Care Assistant for breakfast club and after-school club work in Croydon. You will help provide safe, enjoyable care around the school day, with activities that give children time to play, connect and unwind.

This opportunity suits someone energetic, dependable and attentive to children’s wellbeing. Tell us whether you can work mornings, afternoons or both so we can discuss the club timetable with you.

Key responsibilities

Welcome children and help them settle into club routines.

Organise games, crafts and quieter activities for different interests.

Support snacks and breakfast in line with allergy and hygiene procedures.

Maintain registers and follow safe collection and handover arrangements.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

Experience with primary-age children in a school, childcare or activity setting.

Reliable attendance and confidence supervising groups positively.

Childcare, first-aid or food-hygiene training is desirable.

Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant experience and/or training, such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent where relevant. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

A practical part-time opportunity to combine activity-led childcare with a consistent school-week routine.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Apply with your CV and specify your availability for breakfast club, after-school club or both.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks