Playworkers Needed in Chelmsford

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Playworkers to join their team in Chelmsford. This role involves supervising children in a variety of engaging play activities while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. TeacherActive offers competitive pay, continuous professional development courses, and a dedicated support team.

Benefits

Dedicated support team 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in nurseries, schools, youth groups, or after-school clubs.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to lead or support play-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children in play activities.
• Promote safe play and maintain cleanliness.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Reliable and enthusiastic

Education

Qualifications in Playwork, Childcare, or Youth Work

Job description

Playworkers Needed in Chelmsford

Immediate Start or January 2026

TeacherActive is currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated Playworkers to join our team in Chelmsford. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy supporting children's development, encouraging imaginative play, and bringing energy and creativity to their work each day.

Role Overview – Day-to-Day Duties

As a Playworker, you will supervise and engage children in a range of stimulating indoor and outdoor play activities, helping to nurture confidence, creativity, and positive social skills. You will support children of varying ages and abilities, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include setting up and packing away play spaces, promoting safe play, maintaining cleanliness and organisation, and following safeguarding procedures with professionalism. Building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff is an essential part of the role.

Requirements

We are looking for individuals with experience working with children in settings such as nurseries, schools, youth groups, or after‑school clubs. You should be reliable, enthusiastic, and confident in leading or supporting play‑based activities. An enhanced DBS on the update service is required, or you must be willing to obtain one. Strong communication and teamwork skills are important, and qualifications in Playwork, Childcare, or Youth Work are desirable but not essential.

What TeacherActive Give

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• CPD Courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE pay structure ensuring correct TAX and National Insurance with no hidden admin fees

If you are interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email: [e-mail]
Contact Number: 01245 335 533

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.