Wrap Around Care Assistant Pre-Prep

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Wrap Around Care Assistant to be based at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep School. 

Hours of work: 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

Term Time only.

Number of working days flexible

Location: Based at Berkhamsted Pre-Prep School

Main Responsibilities:

• Registering children on arrival
• Sign children out on departure
• Set out suitable age appropriate games, arts and crafts, construction with guidance from the Supervisor
• Ensure high standards of pupil behaviour and manners are upheld at all times
• Weather permitting, supervise outdoor play activities
• Supervise tea and snack time
• Encourage good hygiene
• Ensure area is clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Tidy up at end of session

Qualifications and Skills Needed:

• A qualification in first aid would be an advantage but not essential
• Previous experience in childcare would be an advantage
• They must possess good organisation and communication skills
• The person will also need to be, reliable, enthusiastic, adaptable, discreet and tolerant

Benefits

 We boast a competitive salary structure, alongside other benefits, which includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme.

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We have a developed programme for staff with initiatives and support in the areas of Economic, Physical, Emotional and Social wellbeing.

Free classes and advisory services. memberships and discounted rates in local establishments, together with cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, free daily lunch, and fee reduction for staff's children are examples of some of the non-contractual benefits on offer in this programme.

Safeguarding and Protection

Berkhamsted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to adopt a child centred and coordinated approach to child protection and safeguarding. Berkhamsted Schools Group is a registered charity dedicated to education: 310630.

The closing date for applications is 17 September 2024

• It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children; applicants must be willing to undertake a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS). This post is also subject to receipt of written references which must be satisfactory to Berkhamsted Schools Group along with documentary evidence of qualifications.
• Successful applicants will need to provide confirmation of permission to work in the UK. Please note that under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, the school has an obligation to ensure applicants have the right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. (If it is found that those documents do not meet the legal requirement, an offer of employment will be withdrawn).
• Where the successful candidate has worked or been a resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance.
• We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
• Candidates with a disability who are invited to interview should inform the School of any necessary reasonable adjustments or arrangements to assist them in attending the interview.
•  If you have any questions relating to this role please contact the HR department at recruitment@berkhamsted.com

Early applications are encouraged, and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to extend or close the deadline