Playcare Assistant (Casual)

Bolton School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Playcare Assistants to join their School Holiday Club. This role involves supervising and engaging children aged 4-11 through play and structured activities, ensuring a safe and happy environment. The position is casual and part-time, with hours varying based on the needs during school holidays. Ideal candidates should be reliable, energetic, and possess strong communication skills to interact confidently with children, parents, and colleagues. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to providing quality childcare and enriching experiences for young learners.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring individuals needed to support children in play.
• Reliable and energetic candidates who can communicate with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise children during school holidays.
• Plan and lead fun, age-appropriate activities for children.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication skills

Engagement in play activities

Reliability

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

Experience with children aged 4–11

Job description

Salary: Based on National Minimum/Living Wage, £10.00 - £12.21 per hour.

Contract Type: Casual

Position Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 09/05/2025 12:00

The Vacancy

Hours: Between 7.15am and 6.00pm (as and when required during school holidays)

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and caring Playcare Assistants to join our School Holiday Club on a casual basis. Hours will vary depending on need and will fall within the school holiday periods.

As a Playcare Assistant, you will support and supervise children aged 4–11, engaging with them through play and structured activities. You’ll help plan, prepare and lead a range of fun, age-appropriate activities, ensuring children are happy, safe and well cared for. You should be reliable, energetic, and able to communicate confidently with children, parents and colleagues.

About Kidzone

Kidzone, part of the Bolton School Foundation, provides year-round childcare through a before and after-school service and a vibrant holiday club for primary-aged children.

To Apply

For further details and to apply, please visit our website.

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 12 May 2025

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.