Playgroup Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in London is seeking an enthusiastic Playgroup Leader to lead engaging play sessions for children aged 18 months to 5 years. Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year's experience with children or be parents themselves. The role involves setting up play areas, creating a welcoming environment, and ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed. If you have a passion for nurturing young minds, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience working with children or personal experience as a parent/carer.
• Physically fit and comfortable leading active sessions.
• Experience as a group leader, coach, or early years educator is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun and structured play sessions that encourage movement, creativity and social skills.
• Set up and pack down equipment and play areas.
• Welcome families and build friendly, trusting relationships.
• Create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
• Support early childhood development through play-based activities.
• Communicate clearly with children and parents.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed.

Skills

Positive personality

Enthusiasm for working with children

Excellent communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic, fun-loving person with a passion for working with young children? Do you have at least 2 years of experience working with children – or even better, have little ones of your own?

We’re looking for a Playgroup Leader who brings energy, warmth, and a big smile to every session. In this role, you’ll lead engaging and active play sessions for children aged 18 months to 5 years, helping them explore, learn, and grow in a safe and welcoming environment.

What You'll Be Doing:
Leading fun and structured play sessions that encourage movement, creativity and social skills

Setting up and packing down equipment and play areas

Welcoming families and building friendly, trusting relationships

Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where children feel happy and confident

Supporting early childhood development through play-based activities

Communicating clearly with children and parents

Ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed at all times

What We're Looking For:
A positive, friendly, and confident personality

Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children

Minimum 1 years’ experience working with children OR personal experience as a parent/carer

Physically fit and comfortable leading active sessions

Excellent verbal communication and people skills

Highly reliable, organised and punctual

Experience as a group leader, coach, or early years educator is a bonus – but not essential

Requirements:
Must hold a valid UK driver’s licence

DBS check

Willingness to work weekends

Basic First Aid or Early Years qualifications are a plus

If you’re ready to bring joy, energy and creativity to every session, we’d love to hear from you! Come and help us create magical play moments for little ones and their families.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief note about why this role is perfect for you to [e-mail]