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Extended Provision Assistant Level 3
Wantage Church of England Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 9/8/2026
About this role
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm-6:15 pm, Friday 3:00 pm-5:15 pm Hours per week: 15 hours 30 minutes Location: Wantage CE Primary School We are looking for a warm, caring and enthusiastic individual with a relevant Level 3 qualification to join our after-school wraparound care provision at Wantage CE Primary School. Working alongside the Extended Provision Supervisor and our supportive team, the successful candidate will help create a welcoming, enjoyable, and nurturing environment where children can relax, play, and take part in a range of engaging activities at the end of the school day. The key responsibilities of the role include: • Safeguarding children throughout the after-school period and following the school’s safeguarding procedures; • Supporting the Extended Provision Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the provision; • Planning, preparing and delivering a varied range of age-appropriate play and recreational activities; • Engaging positively with children and supporting their social, emotional and physical development through play; • Supervising children and always maintaining their safety; • Promoting positive behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy; • Assisting with accurate registers and ensuring that children are safely collected by authorised adults; • Preparing and serving meals and snacks while following food hygiene and allergy procedures; • Setting up, tidying and safely storing activities, equipment and resources; • Communicating professionally with children, parents, carers and colleagues; • Reporting accidents, incidents, safeguarding concerns or changes in a child’s wellbeing to the Extended Provision Supervisor; • Following all school safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality policies. You should: • Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare, playwork or early-years qualification; • Have experience of working with or caring for children; • Be able to build strong and appropriate relationships with children; • Have a good understanding of children’s development and the importance of play; • Be able to work effectively as part of a team; • Be dependable, organised and able to use your initiative; • Have effective communication skills; • Be able to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment; • Have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities; • Be able to support positive behaviour in line with the school’s guidelines; • Demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school’s health and safety policies; • Be able to respond calmly and appropriately to unexpected situations. A paediatric first-aid certificate and food hygiene training would be desirable, although appropriate training may be provided. Applicants who have children attending the school may be eligible for a discounted place in our After School Club. We can discuss further information, including the applicable discount and rate, at the interview. You will join a friendly and supportive staff team at Wantage CE Primary School and play an important role in providing high-quality care for our children at the end of the school day.