Play & Parties Assistant (Grass Hoppers at Tingley Garden Centre)

YGC PARTNERS LIMITED; Tingley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

YGC PARTNERS LIMITED is hiring a Play & Parties Assistant for Grass Hoppers at Tingley Garden Centre. This part-time, permanent entry-level role involves supervising play areas, helping with birthday parties, and supporting catering during busy periods.

You will welcome families, maintain a safe and clean environment, and work as part of an energetic team to create memorable visits. Hours vary with peak and off-peak seasons; training will be provided and a positive, can-do attitude is valued for

Qualifications

• Experience in guest-facing roles or events is helpful.
• Ability to engage with children and families positively.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, active environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome families with a friendly, upbeat attitude.
• Supervise play areas and assist with birthday parties.
• Support catering team during busy periods and help with kitchen tasks.
• Ensure play areas and common areas are clean and safe.
• Assist with setup, hosting and running of children's parties.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Active

Flexibility

Job description

Play & Parties Assistant (Grass Hoppers at Tingley Garden Centre)

Part-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 27 Oct 2026

Description

We're bringing a big, bouncy, family adventure to Tingley, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Play Assistant to help bring the experience to life!

If you love working with people, enjoy variety, and want a role where every day is active, social, and fun, this could be the perfect fit.

About the Role

As a Play Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of the guest experience. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll help create memorable visits for families while supporting both our play facilities and catering operations.

You'll spend time supervising and interacting with guests in our play areas, helping with birthday parties, and supporting our kitchen team during busy periods.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Welcoming families with a friendly, upbeat attitude
• Supervising play areas (bounce pillows, go-karts, climbing frames & more)
• Supporting guests and answering questions
• Assisting with the set-up, hosting and running of children's birthday parties
• Serving party food and drinks to guests
• Monitoring party activities and helping ensure every celebration runs smoothly
• Supporting the catering team during busy periods
• Operating the pot wash machine and assisting with back-of-house cleaning duties
• Keeping all areas clean, safe and ready for fun
• Working as part of a supportive, energetic team

No two days are the same - you could be helping guests enjoy the play facilities, hosting a birthday party, or supporting the catering team behind the scenes whenever extra help is needed.

We're all about personality and attitude - we can train everything else!

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working with families and children
• Bring positive energy and a can-do attitude
• Are comfortable in a fast-paced, active environment
• Love variety and staying busy
• Are happy interacting with party guests and helping create memorable celebrations
• Are willing to support catering operations, including pot washing and kitchen assistance during busy periods
• Are a great team player who's happy to jump in and help wherever needed

Hours vary depending on whether we're in our Peak Season (school holidays) or Off-Peak Season.

Working Pattern

Week 1

• Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm (Peak school holidays only, if required)
• Saturday: 11:30am - 5:00pm
• Sunday: 9:15am - 4:15pm

Week 2

• Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:00pm (Peak school holidays only, if required)
• Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
• Sunday: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Average fortnightly hours:

• 11.6 hours per week Off-Peak
• 18.6 hours per week Peak

Come and help us create a place where children laugh, families celebrate, and every visit is an adventure

Whether you're helping run an unforgettable birthday party, supporting guests in our play areas, or assisting our catering team during busy periods, you'll play an important part in delivering amazing experiences for every family who visits us.

Company Overview

We are an independently owned business committed to our vision: to deliver great experiences for all the family. Through retail, food and play offerings in each of our retail destinations, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands that always deliver great experiences for families across multiple sites in Yorkshire.