Overview
Wrap Around Care Assistant – Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring person to support our After School Childcare, which runs from 3.15pm – 5.45pm Monday to Friday, term time only. We have various shifts available, including regular shifts on a fixed-term contract and zero-hours bank staff contracts to cover staff absence.
Our Wrap Around Care provision accepts children attending both Fairisle Infant and Nursery School and Fairisle Junior School in our Breakfast Club and After School Childcare. We provide a safe and welcoming environment, allowing children to play, socialise and enjoy healthy food.
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is a three-form entry school with a separate Nursery building on site. We are part of the Bridge Education Trust Southampton, and we are an inclusive, child-centered and family-friendly setting with supportive parents and Governors. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic and proud of their school.
Please visit our website for a virtual tour made by the children.
The right candidate will support the care of children, including monitoring welfare, supporting emotional and physical wellbeing, assisting with meals, setting up activities, and helping children with Special Needs as required.
Responsibilities
* Enjoy working with children and have a sense of humour.
* Be a supportive and helpful team member.
* Monitor the welfare of the children, ensuring their emotional and physical wellbeing.
* Prepare healthy food, support children whilst eating and clear up afterwards.
* Set up activities and engage with children in play, relaxation and craft activities.
* Help support children with Special Needs.
* Communicate effectively and maintain good relationships with parents.
* Be happy to administer minor first aid.
* Be willing to learn, preferably with relevant experience but will not need formal qualification.
Qualifications
* Enthusiasm for working with children and a sense of humour.
* Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.
* Willingness to learn and develop in role.
In Return, We Can Offer You
* A friendly and supportive team
* The opportunity to work with lovely and respectful children
* A happy and safe school environment
* Staff training, in particular Safeguarding and Food Hygiene
* An hourly rate of £12.85 to £13.05
* A fixed-term contract until 31 August 2026 with the possibility to extend and/or zero hours / bank staff to cover shifts when necessary
* Opportunities to gain experience for future roles working with children and professional development support
For the right candidate, there may be future opportunities to increase hours by supporting our Breakfast Club or lunchtime periods. We will consider candidates who cannot work every day or the full 3.15pm – 5.45pm session, providing the needs of the setting are met. Please state your preferences in your application.
We look forward to welcoming excellent candidates to the Fairisle Family.
Application Procedure
If you feel you are the right person for this role, we would love to hear from you. The application form, job descriptions and person specifications can be found above. Please send completed application form to info@fairisle-inf.co.uk by 15 December 2025. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. We will contact you within two weeks of receipt of your application to inform you whether to invite you for interview. We reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received and will close the advert once we have successfully recruited. Successful candidates are expected to start as soon as possible, subject to recruitment checks. We welcome applicants with the DBS update service.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss working hours, please contact Jane May, School Business Manager, at info@fairisle-inf.co.uk or 02380 731199.
Safer Recruitment: Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, including social media checks.
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