Casual Activity Leader - Shefford

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Training & development

Refer-a-friend rewards

Energetic team

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group is hiring a Breakfast Club and Afterschool Wraparound - Childcare Activity Leader / Playworker in Shefford. You’ll run mornings and afternoons with a break, delivering engaging activities for children aged 4–11 while ensuring safety and inclusion.

You’ll set up play spaces, supervise with energy, and prepare snacks. The role is casual, with hours aligned to club needs, offering flexible part-time work and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Someone who loves working with children.
• Creativity and initiative in activities.
• Positive, can-do attitude and energy.
• Ability to work well in a team and lead activities when needed.

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.
• Work split shifts: 7:30–9:00am and 3:00–5:30pm, great for work-life balance.
• Be a team player who can also take the lead when needed.

Skills

Love for children

Positive attitude

Creative thinking

Team player

Job description

Breakfast Club and Afterschool Wraparound - Childcare Activity Leader / Playworker

Location:Shefford Lower School, Shefford
Hours: Breakfast and after-school club hours (7.30am-9.00am and 3.00pm-6.00pm) Weekly hours flexible to the needs of the business and yourself
Pay:In line with national minimum wage for age
Contract:Casual zero-hours

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 Clubsfor 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 activitieslike 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 processeswith a friendly face and attention to detail.
• Work split shifts:7:30–9:00amand3:00–5:30pm, perfect for work-life balance or those seeking part-time fun!
• Be ateam playerwho 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

What 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!)

Additional Information

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 impactin 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 Educationpolicy 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.

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