Playworker - Long Ditton

Clubland Playscheme Ltd.; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 13,876 - 19,764; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% discount on childcare for dependants

28 days paid annual leave

Free uniform and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

A family-run childcare provider in Surbiton is seeking a Playworker to support an afterschool club for children aged 3–7. This hands-on role involves engaging in child-led activities, ensuring safety, and fostering positive relationships with children and staff. The successful candidate will receive training and enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 3–7 is ideal.
• Childcare/playwork qualifications preferred.
• Willingness to engage in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Support child-led play, crafts, and outdoor games.
• Prepare snacks and tidy play areas.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

Caring, reliable, and friendly

Confident working with children

Creative

Great communicator

Team player

Education

Childcare/playwork qualifications

Job description

Playworker – Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, Surbiton

Be part of a friendly team making afterschool the best part of the day.

Do you enjoy working with children and bringing energy to their day? We’re looking for Playworkers to join our friendly team at Long Ditton Infant and NurserySchool in Surbiton, running our afterschool club for children aged 3–7.

This is a hands-on role where every session is different – one moment you’ll be helping with snacks or setting up a craft table, the next you’ll be outdoors playing games or supporting free play.

At Clubland, we’re a small, family-run business passionate about creating safe, fun, and nurturing experiences. Our Playworkers are at the heart of this – making sure every child feels welcome, happy, and inspired.

The Role

As a Playworker, you’ll:

• Support the fun – get involved with child-led play, crafts, cookery, outdoor games, and activities.
• Keep things running smoothly – help prepare snacks, set up play areas, and tidy away at the end of sessions.
• Look after wellbeing – follow safeguarding, first aid, and health & safety procedures to keep children safe.
• Be a friendly face – build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
• Work as a team – support colleagues to make each session enjoyable and stress-free.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, reliable, and friendly
• Confident working with children (experience with ages 3–7is ideal)
• Creative and willing to get stuck into a range of activities
• A great communicator and team player

Desirable extras: childcare/playwork qualifications, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding training – but don’t worry if you don’t have these yet, we’ll provide training.

The Practical Bits

• Location: Long Ditton Infant and NurserySchool, Surbiton,Surrey
• Hours: 14:30–18:00, Monday–Friday (term time only). Job share available.Option of extra work in holiday clubs.
• Contract: Permanent, variablehours
• Pay: £12.21/hr starting rate, plus 12.07% holiday pay uplift (total £13.68/hr). Pay increases with training and years of service.
• Training: First Aid and Safeguarding training included and paid for

We know working with children is rewarding – but we also make sure our staff feel valued too:

• 75% discount on childcare for your dependants (10% for wider family)
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Free uniform, DBS, and training
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• A supportive, friendly, family-run environment where your ideas matter

We are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

👉 Ready to lead the fun? Apply now and help us make every school day a little brighter!

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