Casual / Bank After School Club Playworker -Melksham, SN12

Junior Adventures Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible casual hours

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend rewards

No weekends

Job summary

Junior Adventures Group in Melksham is seeking a caring, reliable Casual Playworker/Activity Leader to create fun, safe sessions for children after school and during holidays.

As a casual, zero-hours role you’ll lead engaging activities—arts & crafts, multi-sports and games—supervise groups, set up and tidy spaces, and support safeguarding and sign-in procedures. Opportunities may arise for more regular hours.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List Check required.
• Experience in childcare or related field advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to cover shifts on a casual, zero-hours basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities including multi-sports, arts & crafts, games and creative play.
• Supervise children and encourage participation, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Set up and pack away activities, equipment and play spaces.
• Prepare and serve refreshments where required.
• Support accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures.
• Work as part of a team to make every session enjoyable.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Team player

Communicator

Safeguarding

Job description

• Part-time
• Compensation: GBP 8 - GBP 12.71 - hourly

Company Description

Junior Adventures Group

Job Description

Make a difference. Have fun. Love your job!

Do you love working with children and have the energy, enthusiasm and creativity to make their afternoons amazing?

We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Casual Playworker / Activity Leader to join our team in Melksham.

This is a casual zero-hours position, offering flexible opportunities to provide cover when needed, including:

Staff holidays and annual leave

Busier club sessions

Additional staffing requirements

Hours are not guaranteed, and shifts will be offered according to the needs of the club and your availability.

As more regular hours become available, there may be the opportunity to move into a permanent contract with guaranteed hours, if desired.

Club Hours & Additional Opportunities

Holiday Clubs: There may also be opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week during school holidays, with clubs operating between 8:30am and 5:30pm.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexible childcare work, with the potential to secure more regular hours in the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every session is about creating a safe, fun and engaging experience for children.

You'll:

Deliver exciting activities including multi-sports, arts & crafts, games and creative play

Supervise children and encourage participation, confidence and positive behaviour

Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment

Set up and pack away activities, equipment and play spaces

Prepare and serve refreshments where required

Support accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures

Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures

Work as part of a fantastic team to make every session enjoyable

• Caring, enthusiastic and approachable
• Creative, energetic and ready to get involved
• Reliable, responsible and a great team player
• Passionate about working with children
• A confident communicator
• Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing

Previous experience in childcare, education, coaching, playwork or youth work would be an advantage, but isn't essential. We're looking for people with the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to children.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £12.71 per hour + holiday pay
• Flexible casual / zero-hours contract
• Shifts to cover sickness, holidays and busier sessions
• Potential to move into permanent hours in the future
• Opportunity for additional Holiday Club hours
• Monday to Friday – no weekends
• 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
• A friendly, supportive and energetic team

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