(Y)Our Opportunity Would you like the opportunity to be involved in settling and making a difference to children as they end their school day? Are you an organised and creative individual who enjoys working with children? If so, the Wrap around care Assistant role is for you With your engaging and friendly approach you will initiate positive play and encourage age-appropriate activities. As a Wrap around care Assistant you will create a purposeful and inclusive environment, you will ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times. It's not necessarily your experience as a Wrap around care Assistant that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. This is a Fixed Term contract until 31.08.2026 The ideal Wrap around care Assistant will be someone who is: A great communicator with a warm and encouraging manner, who develops positive relationships with young children Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as a Wrap around care Assistant we can offer you: Excellent ongoing CPD A comprehensive and supportive induction programme Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change Cycle to work scheme TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts Free eye tests Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help About Dame Janet Primary Academy Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find out more visit our school website. To discover what makes Dame Janet so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 591807 or email officedjpa-tkat.org About TKAT The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family. We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.