CASUAL BREAKFAST & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PLAYWORKER / ACTIVITY LEADER
Aldryngton Primary School, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HR
Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
Casual / Bank Contract | Term-Time Cover
Monday-Friday | 7:30am-9:00am & 3:00pm-6:00pm
Up to 22.5 hours per week, depending on cover requirements
Start Date: ASAP
Love working with children? Looking for flexible work?
We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Casual Playworker / Activity Leader to join our Breakfast & After School Club team at Aldryngton Primary School.
This is a casual/bank role, with shifts offered to provide cover for:
- Staff sickness
- Staff holidays and annual leave
- Busier sessions and additional staffing needs
As this is a casual position, hours are not guaranteed and you will not necessarily work every session. However, there may be opportunities to move into more regular/permanent hours when they become available in the future.
Club Hours
Breakfast Club: 7:30am - 9:00am
After School Club: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time, depending on the needs of the club and your availability.
Want More Hours During the School Holidays?
There is also the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during school holidays, subject to availability.
Holiday Club operational hours are: 8:30am - 5:30pm
A great option if you're looking for flexible term-time work with the potential to increase your hours during the school holidays.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities including sports, games, arts & crafts and creative play
- Create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for every child
- Supervise children and encourage participation, positive behaviour and independence
- Set up and pack away activities, equipment and play spaces
- Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
- Complete accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures
- Maintain relevant accident, incident and other required documentation
- Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues and school staff
- Carry out basic equipment and safety checks
- Support first aid and health & safety procedures where required
- Help children have fun, stay active and enjoy their time at the club
What We’re Looking For
- Caring, enthusiastic and approachable
- Reliable, responsible and proactive
- Creative, energetic and happy to get involved
- Passionate about working with children
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Confident communicating with children and adults
- Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing
Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
Experience in childcare, education, coaching, playwork, youth work or a similar environment would be an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
- Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
- Flexible casual/bank contract
- Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time, subject to cover requirements
- Opportunity for more regular/permanent hours when available
- Potential for up to 40 hours per week during school holidays
- Monday to Friday - no weekends
- Family-friendly working hours
- 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
- Supportive and friendly team environment
Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding
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.
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Casual Breakfast and After school Playworker - Earley, Reading RG6 employer: Junioradventuresgroup
Junior Adventures Group is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while fostering a vibrant and supportive work culture. As a Part-Time Activity Leader in London, you'll enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for professional growth through training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives during their formative years. Join us to be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and fun in a dynamic environment.
