SCHOOL WRAP AROUND CARE ASSISTANT
Application closes: 9am Friday 19 June 2026
Interviews: shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview as soon as applications are received
Employment Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £6,242 per year
Contract type: Part-time, 12.5 hours per week, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Contract term: Term-time only (33 weeks) plus INSETS
Newland House School is a successful, flourishing co-educational independent day school for children from 4 to 13 years, based in Twickenham in South-West London.
We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic childcare staff to engage with and care for children in our after-school care provision. The role requires energy, creativity, adaptability, empathy and a focus on pupil wellbeing. This is a part-time role offering a great work-life balance and the chance to be part of a supportive school community.
Job requirements
You will need
- Experience of working with children; a childcare qualification would be useful but is not essential.
- Willingness to complete a first aid qualification.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with pupils, parents and colleagues.
- An awareness of child safeguarding would be useful.
If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey, we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
Please click the apply button for initial contact with the HR team. Candidates meeting the requirements of the role will be sent the job application pack and application form (both may be found on the school's website). Please ensure you review the job application pack for detailed information about the role and application process. Candidates will be required to complete and return the application form for formal consideration. We welcome early applications and reserve the right to interview and make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview as applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement
Newland House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in accordance with the guidelines of the government document, Keeping Children Safe in Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Newland House School values diversity, equity and inclusion for its pupils and staff. We want our community to feel valued and respected, so we are working hard to build an inclusive culture which celebrates diversity in different forms to reflect the community we serve. We believe that having a diverse workforce offers different perspectives which helps us to work towards our shared vision and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join our School.
Pay: From £6,242.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Twickenham TW1 4TQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have, or are you willing to complete a first aid qualification?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
