About this role
Post Title: Senior Wrap Around Care Assistant
School: Upland Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 17 Hours Per Week - 7.30am-8.45am Monday-Thursday, Friday 7.45am-8.45am AND 3.15pm-6pm Monday-Thursday
Working Weeks: 38 Week Per Year
Grade: BEX 05
Salary: £11,650 Actual (£29,436 FTE)
Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Advert Closing Date: 13th November 2026
Interview Date: 16th November 2026
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Wraparound Care Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will take responsibility, in partnership with our leadership team, for the organisation and delivery of our wrap‑around care service, ensuring a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for all children. As the lead professional on site during wrap‑around hours, you will oversee daily routines, manage staff and maintain high standards of care and enrichment.
Upland Primary School Pre-School
Upland’s Little Explorers, a brand-new term-time only preschool that opened in September 2025, is seeking to recruitment a Level 3 Senior Wrap Around Assistant to join the team.
At Upland’s Little Explorers, we are innovative, forward-thinking, and ambitious for excellence in early years education. Our brand new internal and external environment is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.
Join us on this exciting journey as we open our doors to the next generation of little explorers!
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day leadership and co-ordination of the breakfast and after-school provision for both nursery and school nursery aged children.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality, safe and engaging wrap around care.
- Manage the preparation and organisation of resources and equipment for planned activities.
- Allocate staff roles and responsibilities to ensure appropriate supervision ratios.
- Support the Nursery Manager with staffing rotas and cover arrangements.
- Ensure that all safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.
We are looking for someone who
- Has a Level 3 , full and relevant, qualification or higher.
- Enjoys working with children.
- Is kind, patient and enthusiastic.
- Has experience in a pre-school setting.
We offer
- Supportive and collaborative team.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing.
For further information about Upland school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 303 2175.