Wraparound Care Assistant
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £14.24 - £15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Contract: Part-time, temporary; session times to be agreed
Start date: 05/10/2026
Hours: Term time - 8:30 - 3:30 - school day
Help children start and finish their school day feeling settled, included and ready for what comes next. Transparency Education is recruiting two Wraparound Care Assistants for breakfast club and after-school club opportunities in Southwark.
You will supervise play, organise activities and help with practical club routines. Sessions take place outside the main school day; the available morning and afternoon hours will be discussed before placement.
Responsibilities
• Welcome children and support a positive start or end to their day
• Organise age-appropriate games, crafts and indoor or outdoor play
• Supervise snacks and follow allergy and hygiene procedures
• Keep accurate registers and follow safe collection arrangements
• Encourage cooperation and help children resolve minor disagreements
• Set up resources and leave shared spaces tidy and safe
Requirements
• Experience working with children in childcare, education, playwork or a similar setting
• A friendly, reliable approach and confidence supervising groups
• Availability for agreed breakfast and/or after-school sessions
• An understanding of safeguarding; childcare or paediatric first-aid training is beneficial
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one.
What the role offers
• Part-time work around the main school day
• A practical, active role with room for creative activities
• The opportunity to support children’s friendships and social confidence
Apply and tell us whether you are available for breakfast clubs, after-school clubs or both.
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
