Wraparound Care Assistant

Wraparound Care Assistant

Location: Merton, 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 and after-school club opportunities in Merton. You will help primary-age children settle, enjoy activities and feel supported before or after lessons.

You will combine active supervision with a friendly approach to games, creative activities and quieter choices. Let us know whether you can offer morning sessions, afternoons or both, so we can discuss suitable shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome children, maintain registers and help them follow club routines.
• Organise inclusive play, crafts and activities suited to different ages.
• Support snacks or breakfast in line with allergy and hygiene procedures.
• Follow safe collection arrangements and share relevant information with staff.

Requirements

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

• Experience working with children in schools, childcare, clubs or play settings.
• An attentive, practical approach and reliable availability for agreed sessions.
• Childcare, playwork, 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 part-time opportunity to support children’s wellbeing through enjoyable activities around the school day.

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

Send your CV and specify your availability for breakfast club, after-school club or both in Merton.

Email [email protected] or call 0204 652 7122. 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.