Childcare Activity Leader / Playworker – After School Club
📍 Location: Shipton Bellinger Primary School, Tidworth, SP9 7TW
💷 Pay: up to £12.71 per hour (depending on age & experience)
📄 Contract: Casual hours available in After School Club
🕒 Hours: Term Time Only
Typical shifts:
- After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm - to cover for staff sickness, staff holidays & busier sessions
Additional hours may be available during school holidays through our Holiday Clubs.
Looking for a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle?
Whether you're studying, looking for extra income, returning to work or simply enjoy working with children, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for enthusiastic, reliable and energetic Childcare Activity Leaders / Playworkers to join our friendly team on a casual, zero-hours basis, supporting our After School Club at Shipton Bellinger Primary School.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and flexibility, as you'll be covering staff holidays, sickness and busier sessions.
Please note: Although the after school club is a casual position, when permanent contracted hours become available, they will be offered to our casual team members first where possible.
About the Role
Every day is different! You'll help create a fun, safe and welcoming environment where children aged 4–11 can play, relax and enjoy a wide range of exciting activities before and after school.
Our school has a high number of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), so experience supporting children with additional needs would be an advantage. However, a caring attitude, patience and willingness to learn are just as important.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver fun and engaging activities including sports, arts & crafts, games and creative play.
- Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every child feels valued.
- Support children throughout club sessions, encouraging confidence, friendships and independence.
- Prepare healthy snacks and refreshments.
- Complete registers and ensure children are signed in and out safely.
- Set up and tidy away equipment each session.
- Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality childcare.
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company policies at all times.
What We're Looking For
- A positive, enthusiastic and caring approach.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability and flexibility to work casual shifts when required.
- Experience in childcare, education, coaching, youth work or playwork is desirable but not essential.
- Experience supporting children with SEN is welcomed but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
What's in it for You?
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Flexible casual working to fit around your commitments.
- Additional hours available during Holiday Clubs.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
- Discounted childcare (where applicable).
- Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.
- A fun, supportive and welcoming team environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives every day.
About Junior Adventures Group
At Junior Adventures Group, we believe every child deserves a safe, inspiring and fun place to play, learn and grow. Our passionate teams create memorable experiences every day, helping children build confidence, make friends and enjoy every adventure.
If you're looking for a rewarding, flexible role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List Check, and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks. As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures, online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants must:
Complete our application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)Provide two references (including most recent employer)Undergo an enhanced DBS checkProvide appropriate documentation for vetting
For more information:Keeping Children Safe in Education
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Complete our application process.
- Provide two satisfactory references (including your most recent employer).
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Provide all required documentation for pre-employment vetting.
Apply today and become part of the Junior Adventures Group team!
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SEN children at school, experience with this preferred