Recruitment

Thank you for your interest in working at Hotham.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work – Hotham is a thriving school with a real community spirit. Visitors always remark on the welcome they receive from staff and children.

The school has a fantastic location in the heart of Putney. We are minutes away from the unique Putney Embankment and River Thames, and within walking distance of Putney High Street, which is well connected by tube, bus and rail. We have lower than average attrition for an inner city school with many of our staff with tenure of over 20 years.

At Hotham our focus is on achievement and opportunity for all, including our staff, and we take professional development very seriously. We are always looking to build and capitalise on potential within our staff team.

Wraparound Assistant

Casual work contract, half-termly work pattern agreed in advance

Time required Monday to Friday term time only (38 Weeks) 

Part-time - Afternoons from 3pm to 5pm / 6pm

Required to start ASAP

 We are a thriving primary school in the heart of Putney in South West London and are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic practitioner to join our hard working team.

 We require a Wraparound Assistant who is responsible for caring for children (aged from 5 to 10) outside of the school day, while maintaining a high-quality, stimulating learning environment. 

 The Wraparound Assistant is warm and responsive, working flexibly and effectively as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the club.   

 We are looking for someone who can evidence:

  •  Experience working with children;

  • A genuine desire to give children positive life experiences;

  • Resourcefulness and the ability to be flexible.

 We can offer the successful candidate:

  •  An excellent support structure and dedication to staff wellbeing;

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression;

  • A well-resourced working environment.

 An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded on the Wandsworth Council website.

 Completed application should be returned to the school either by email (preferred) to recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

  • Closing date: 08 December 2025 (at noon)

  • Interviews: Week beginning 08 December 2025

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. 

 CVs are not accepted.

 

Get into teaching

Hotham is proud to work in partnership with Wandsworth Primary Schools’ Consortium (WPSC) supporting their outstanding programme of School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT).  Since 1996, WPSC has been accredited to train graduates to teach 3-7 and 5-11 year olds in primary schools.  The course provides trainees with the theoretical and practical experience needed to meet the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the award of a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education with credits towards one third of a master’s degree. Their inclusive ethos ensures a highly supportive and personalised approach to learning with Ofsted noting that "Leaders across the consortium have very high aspirations for all trainees. The ITE curriculum has been meticulously designed to build confident, knowledgeable and reflective practitioners in the primary phase" (2023). 

SCITT also offers an Assessment Only Route for experienced, unqualified teachers already working in the UK. 

Full details can be found on the Wandsworth SCITT website: http://www.scitt.co.uk

Contact the Course Director, Sam Steward, on 0203 488 2805 for further information.