Casual Breakfast and After School Club Playworker - Wembley HA0
- Full-time
- Compensation: GBP 8 - GBP 12.71 - hourly
Junior Adventures Group
Vicars Green Primary School, Lily Gardens, Wembley, HA0 1DP
Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
Casual / Bank Contract | Term-Time Cover
Monday–Friday | 7:30am–9:00am & 3:00pm–6:00pm
Make a difference. Have fun. Love your job!
Do you love working with children and have the energy, enthusiasm and creativity to make their mornings and afternoons amazing?
We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Casual Playworker / Activity Leader to join our team at Vicars Green Primary School.
This is a casual/bank position, with shifts offered as needed to provide cover for:
Staff holidays and annual leave
Busier club sessions
Additional staffing requirements
Hours are not guaranteed, and you will not necessarily be required to work every Breakfast or After School Club session.
As more regular hours become available, there may be the opportunity to move into a permanent Term-Time Only contract, if desired.
Shifts will be offered according to the needs of the club and your availability.
There may also be opportunities for additional hours during our Holiday Clubs and lunchtime sessions, subject to availability.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver exciting activities including multi-sports, arts & crafts, games and creative play
- Supervise children and encourage participation, confidence and positive behaviour
- Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
- Set up and pack away activities, equipment and play spaces
- Prepare and serve refreshments where required
- Support accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
- Communicate positively with children, parents, school staff and colleagues
- Work as part of a supportive team to make every session enjoyable
We're looking for someone who is:
- Caring, enthusiastic and approachable
- Creative, energetic and ready to get involved
- Reliable, responsible and a great team player
- Passionate about working with children
- A confident communicator
- Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing
Previous experience in childcare, education, coaching, playwork or youth work would be an advantage, but isn't essential. We're looking for people with the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to children.
What's in it for you?
- Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
- Flexible casual/bank contract
- Shifts to cover sickness, holidays and busier sessions
- Potential to move into regular permanent term-time hours when opportunities become available
- Potential additional Holiday Club and lunchtime hours
- Monday to Friday – no weekends
- Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
- Discounted wraparound school care and Holiday Clubs, where applicable
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- A friendly, supportive and energetic team
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and 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.
Successful applicants will be required to:
Complete our application process — CVs alone cannot be accepted
Provide two satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer
Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (unless already registered on the DBS Update Service, subject to the required checks)
Provide documentation to support identity, right to work and vetting requirements
All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.
Junior Adventures Group – Creating amazing experiences for children, every day.
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Casual Breakfast and After School Club Playworker - Wembley HA0 employer: Junior Adventures Group
At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and connection flourish. Located at Campton Academy in Shefford, our Before and After-School Club Manager role provides a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team while enjoying flexible hours that allow for personal pursuits. With no weekend work, paid training, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, JAG is dedicated to fostering growth and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
