Activity Leader - Kingsmoor Lower School

Junior Adventures Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is seeking an energetic Activity Leader for Kingsmoor Lower School in Bedford. This role is split shift, mornings and afternoons, totaling 20 hours per week during term time. Pay is up to £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay.

You’ll run engaging activities for children aged 4-11, help with snack times, sign-in/out, and maintain safe, welcoming play spaces. A passion for working with kids is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities like multi-sports, arts & crafts, group games, and creative play.
• Set up engaging play spaces and keep things safe, clean, and awesome.
• Supervise children with care and enthusiasm, ensuring every child feels welcome, safe, and included.
• Prepare snacks and manage sign-in/out processes with a friendly face and attention to detail.
• Be a team player who can also take the lead when needed.

Job description

Activity Leader - Kingsmoor Lower School

Full-time

Childcare Activity Leader / Playworker

Location: Kingsmoor Lower School, Bedford, MK45 1EY - MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL FOR SPLIT SHIFTS
Hours: 20 hours per week, 7.30am-8.45am and 3.15pm-6.00pm Monday to Friday
Pay: Up to £12.71 (plus holiday pay)
Contract: Term time only

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

Do you have the energy of a superhero, the creativity of an artist, and a passion for working with children? Join our team as aChildcare Activity Leaderand turn ordinary mornings and afternoons into unforgettable adventures!

AtJunior Adventures Group, we're not just childcare, we're champions of fun! From football to face painting, scavenger hunts to snack time, you'll bring smiles, laughter, and energy to ourBreakfast & After School Clubs for children aged 4-11.
This role issplit shift, meaning you'll work mornings and afternoons, with a break in between (great for studying, hobbies, family, or even a nap!). You’ll also have the opportunity to increase your hours duringHoliday Club seasonsandLunchtime Cover.

What you'll do day-to-day:

• Deliverexciting, age-appropriate activities like multi-sports, arts & crafts, group games, and creative play.
• Set up engaging play spaces andkeep things safe, clean, and awesome.
• Supervise children with care and enthusiasm, ensuring every child feels welcome, safe, and included.
• Prepare snacks and managesign-in/out processes with a friendly face and attention to detail.
• Be ateam player who can also take the lead when needed.

What's in it for you?

• Discounted childcare if you’ve got little ones
• Paid training + regular personal & professional development
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• A warm, welcoming, and energetic team

We're looking for:

• Someone wholoves working with childrenand brings apositive, can-do attitude
• A creative thinker who knows how toturn an ordinary afternoon into a magical experience
• A team player who’s also confident running activities and managing a group
• Bonus points if you have experience in teaching, coaching, childcare, or youth work (but not essential, personality goes a long way!)

we're JAG — and we believe every child deserves to feel safe, inspired, and full of joy!

Every day, our passionate teams across the UK make areal impact in children's lives. If you're ready to help kidslearn, grow, and have fun, we'd love to meet you.

Please note: This role requires compliance with theKeeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. You must provide two references, one from your most recent employer and the other from a childcare setting (if applicable). We will conduct a DBS check on your behalf, so please prepare the correct documentation. You must meet these requirements to be eligible for the hiring process.
For more information, please refer to the KCSIE link below.
https://www.keepingchildrensafeineducation.co.uk/part_three_safe_recruit.html#recruit

Safeguarding

we're committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, 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.