Holiday Club Activity Leader - Claygate, Esher Surrey

Join us as a Childcare Activity Leader, creating fun, safe, and engaging experiences for children during the summer holidays.

Location: Esher, Surrey

Hours: 8.15am - 5.45pm, Monday - Friday

Pay: £12.71

Contract: Casual Contract

Childcare Activity Leader Summer Camp - starting 20th July 2026 for 6 weeks

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.

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.
• Ensure all activities are age and skill-appropriate while prioritising safety.
• Provide refreshments for the kids while maintaining 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 up to date.
• 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.

Required:

• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Reliable, responsible, and organised approach to work with meticulous attention to detail
• Genuine passion for childcare and playwork, with a positive, enthusiastic, and proactive attitude
• Ability to create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where children can thrive
• Sound understanding of health and safety principles and safeguarding requirements
• Ability to manage groups of children and promote positive behaviour
• Energy, creativity, and flexibility in approach to problem-solving

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, playwork, activity leader, or similar role
• First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities
• Experience in modelling positive behaviour and supporting children's emotional wellbeing
• Familiarity with holiday club or summer camp environments