Holiday Club Playworker

Job Description

🍂 WE’RE HIRING! HOLIDAY CLUB PLAYWORKER 🍂

October Half-Term | Andover, SP10

📍 St John the Baptist Primary School, Andover, SP10 3PF
💷 Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
📅 Casual Holiday Club Contract
⏰ Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–5:30pm & Friday, 9.00 - 15.00pm
🍁 Dates: Monday 21st – Friday 24th December 2026 (early finish on Xmas Eve)

**You will have the opportunity to work all future school holidays if desired**

🌟 Make a difference. Have a blast. Love your job!

Are you energetic, creative and passionate about working with children?

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Holiday Club Playworker / Activity Leader to join our team in Andover this October half-term.

You’ll help create a fun, safe and inclusive environment where children can enjoy their school holidays through games, sports, creative activities and plenty of adventures! 🎨⚽🌈

Whether you already have childcare experience or simply have a real passion for working with children, we’d love to hear from you!

🎨 WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a JAG Playworker, you’ll help make every day exciting and memorable for the children in our care.

Your role will include:

• ⚽ Planning and delivering fun activities including multi-sports, games, arts & crafts and structured play
• 🌈 Creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment
• 💛 Supporting children throughout the day, from arrival through to collection
• 🛡️ Following safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures
• 📝 Managing sign-in and sign-out procedures
• 🍎 Preparing and providing refreshments while maintaining good hygiene standards
• 🧩 Setting up and packing away activities, play spaces and equipment
• 📋 Completing relevant accident and incident documentation when required
• 🤝 Building positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the school
• 😊 Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging children to get involved and have fun

🌟 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for someone who is:

💛 Caring and passionate about working with children
🌟 Positive, enthusiastic and proactive
🎨 Creative and full of ideas
🤝 A strong team player
🗣️ Confident communicating with children and adults
🛡️ Reliable and responsible
⚽ Energetic and happy to get involved!

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

This role could suit someone with experience as a Playworker, Childcare Assistant, Activity Leader, Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or in a similar role.

🎁 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 💷 Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
• 💚 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• 👶 Discounted wraparound school care and Holiday Clubs, where applicable
• 🎁 Refer-a-friend rewards
• 📚 Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development
• 🚫 No weekend working
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly hours
• 🌈 A supportive, friendly and fun working environment
• ☀️ Potential opportunities to work during future school holidays

🚗 Parking

On-site parking is available but limited.

🛡️ SAFEGUARDING

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority.

This role is subject to safeguarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must:

• Complete our application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)
• Provide two references, including one from your most recent employer
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide appropriate documentation for our vetting and suitability checks

For more information, please refer to the KCSIE guidance on safer recruitment.

🌈 READY TO JOIN THE ADVENTURE?

If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity and enthusiasm to our October Half-Term Holiday Club, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the JAG team! 💛

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Qualifications

Additional Information

Compensation: 8 to 12.71 (GBP) (MONTHLY)