Energetic Breakfast & After-School Activity Leader

Junior Adventures Group; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Paid training

Refer-a-friend rewards

Job summary

Bedford Road Primary Academy is seeking a Childcare Activity Leader for Breakfast Club and Afterschool Wraparound with Junior Adventures Group. This term-time role is a split shift—mornings 7:30-9:00 and 3:00-6:00—with 22.5 hours weekly and a pay of £12.71 per hour.

You’ll run age-appropriate activities, supervise and support children aged 4-11, prepare snacks, and help create a fun, safe environment. Benefits include discounted childcare, paid training, and rewards for referring friends.

Qualifications

• Loves working with children and brings a positive, can-do attitude.
• Creative thinker who can turn 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.

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 3:00-6:00pm, perfect for work-life balance.

Skills

Love working with children

Creative thinker

Team player

Lead activities

Job description

Bedford Road Primary Academy is seeking a Childcare Activity Leader for Breakfast Club and Afterschool Wraparound with Junior Adventures Group. This term-time role is a split shift—mornings 7:30-9:00 and 3:00-6:00—with 22.5 hours weekly and a pay of £12.71 per hour.

You’ll run age-appropriate activities, supervise and support children aged 4-11, prepare snacks, and help create a fun, safe environment. Benefits include discounted childcare, paid training, and rewards for referring friends.