Wraparound Care Assistant

Part of the Unity Schools Partnership Tel: 01603 508530 Email: office-colmanschools@colmanschools.org.uk or hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk Website: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/320301NFK Salary – NJC Grade 2 SP3-4, £9,986.21 - £10,143.29 actual pa (£24,795 to £25,185 FTTE) Permanent Part Time 18.24 hours per week Term Time only Required for 1 September 2026 We are looking for an enthusiastic wrap around care assistant to work in our school and be part of the Colman community. You will be able to work independently within our provision creating a welcoming, relaxed and informal environment. You will interact with children, parents, and staff, so good communication skills are essential. As this role will involve preparing and serving food, you will need to hold or willingness to undertake the training for food hygiene qualifications. The Colman Schools are part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider Trust and CPD opportunities. The Colman Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post. For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of School – Mrs Binks Neate-Evans. This can be done through the school office by email - office-colmanschools@colmanschools.org.uk or by calling 01603 508530. If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, to apply please click here . How to apply A job description and Candidate Information Pack are available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply. Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. Closing date: 28 August 2026, 9am Interview date: TBC Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.