Childcare Activity Leader

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Location: Braintree, Essex - Due to the locations driving would be necessary

Hours: 20 hours per week during term time with the opportunity to work up to 40 hrs per week during our holiday clubs if desired

Operational Hours: Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 8.45am & 3.15pm – 6pm

Pay: £12.21

Contracts Available: Term Time - 40 hrs per week during our holiday clubs if desired

What’s in it for you?

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assist Programs through Health Assured.
• Discounted wrap-around school care and holiday club (if you have little ones).
• Rewards for recommending your family and friends to come and join the family.
• Paid training and regular personal and professional development.
• No weekend working.
• Family friendly hours.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute structured and exciting activities that encourage maximum participation, such as multi-sports, games, arts and crafts, structured play, and more ensuring they are age-appropriate.
• Follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies, including signing in and out processes.
• Provide refreshments for the children.

So, what does it mean to be a JAG Playworker?

• Create an inclusive and fun atmosphere for the children in our care, from picking them up from school to safely delivering them back to their parents or caregivers.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute structured and exciting activities that encourage maximum participation, such as multi-sports, games, arts and crafts, structured play, and more.
• Ensure all activities are age and skill-appropriate while prioritising safety, including the proper use of equipment and space.
• Provide refreshments for the kids while maintaining our high standards of hygiene and health and safety.
• Set up and pack away play spaces, moving furniture and play equipment as needed.
• Follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies and keep all relevant documentation, including accident and incident forms, up to date and completed as needed.
• Ensure proper sign-in and sign-out processes and procedures are followed for all children in our care.
• Communicate professionally and authentically with team members, parents, children, and schools.
• Conduct regular maintenance and safety checks for all equipment and kit.
• Take the lead in championing health and safety, providing first aid where necessary.
• Keep all information and documents related to the children in our care confidential and secure.
• Inspire our team members and the children in our care to have fun, be active, and lead an active lifestyle.

Our people will always make us special at JAG – if you answered yes to a number of the questions above – it’s people just like you we’re looking for! Every single day, our incredible, professional teams make a positive difference in children’s lives across the UK.

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. You must provide two references, one from your most recent employer and the other from a childcare setting (if applicable). We will conduct a DBS check on your behalf, so please prepare the correct documentation. You must meet these requirements to be eligible for the hiring process.