Casual Breakfast and After school Playworker - Earley, Reading RG6

Junior Adventures GroupBerkshireJob.bopublished 10/14/2026

🌟 CASUAL BREAKFAST & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PLAYWORKER / ACTIVITY LEADER 🌟 πŸ“ Aldryngton Primary School, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HR

πŸ’· Up to Β£12.71 per hour + holiday pay

πŸ“‹ Casual / Bank Contract | Term-Time Cover

⏰ Monday–Friday | 7:30am–9:00am & 3:00pm–6:00pm

πŸ•’ Up to 22.5 hours per week, depending on cover requirements

πŸ“… 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: βœ… Staff sickness

βœ… Staff holidays and annual leave

βœ… 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 . πŸ•’ Club Hours πŸŒ… 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. β˜€οΈ 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

πŸ’› What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: πŸ’› Caring, enthusiastic and approachable

🌟 Reliable, responsible and proactive

🎨 Creative, energetic and happy to get involved

πŸ‘§ Passionate about working with children

🀝 Comfortable working as part of a team

πŸ’¬ Confident communicating with children and adults

πŸ›‘οΈ 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? βœ… Up to Β£12.71 per hour + holiday pay

βœ… Flexible casual/bank contract

βœ… Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time , subject to cover requirements

βœ… Opportunity for more regular/permanent hours when available

βœ… Potential for up to 40 hours per week during school holidays

βœ… Monday to Friday – no weekends

βœ… Family-friendly working hours

βœ… Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development

βœ… 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured

βœ… Discounted wraparound school care and Holiday Clubs, where applicable

βœ… Refer-a-friend rewards

βœ… Supportive and friendly team environment πŸ›‘οΈ 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 . For further information: Keeping Children Safe in Education Successful applicants will be required to: Complete our application process β€” 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. 🌟 Ready to join our casual team? If you're passionate about working with children and looking for flexible childcare work with the potential for additional hours , we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and join the JAG team! πŸ’› Junior Adventures Group – Creating amazing experiences for children, every day. #JAGM