Support Worker – Holiday Club

Clubland Playscheme Ltd.; Oxshott; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Safeguarding training provided

10% discount on Clubland childcare

Job summary

Clubland Playscheme Ltd in Oxshott, Surrey, is recruiting Support Workers for our holiday club. No childcare experience is required; you’ll help set up activities, prepare snacks, run crafts and games, and support the team to keep children safe and happy during school holidays.

Shifts are casual and up to 4 hours, ideal for students or anyone new to work, with potential progression into Playworker roles and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• No childcare experience required; friendly, reliable and team-oriented.
• Enthusiastic, positive and able to follow instructions.
• Comfortable working around children and willing to learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up play spaces and prepare activities before children arrive.
• Help with snacks and kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with crafts, sports, cookery and other activities.
• Support Playworkers and Managers to look after children.
• Keep spaces clean and tidy after activities.

Skills

Team player

Friendly

Reliable

Willing to learn

Good with children

Job description

Support Worker – Holiday Club

Your first job? Get stuck in, have fun and make a difference.

Looking for your first paid job? Want to gain experience working with children, try something different every day and be part of a fun team?

We’re looking for Support Workers to join our holiday club team , helping our Playworkers and Managers create fun, safe and exciting days for children.

This is a brilliant opportunity for 14–16 year olds looking for their first job or some paid work experience , as well as anyone who has recently left secondary school and is looking for flexible holiday work.

No two days are the same. You could be helping set up a craft activity in the morning, preparing snacks, getting stuck into a sports game and then helping tidy everything away before the end of your shift.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll help the wider holiday club team with things like:

• Setting up the fun – prepare play spaces and get activities ready before children arrive.
• Food and snacks – help prepare and serve snacks and keep the kitchen clean and organised.
• Getting activities ready – set up adult-led activities such as crafts, sports and cookery.
• Get involved – support Playworkers to run crafts, sports, cookery and other activities.
• Support the team – help Playworkers and Managers look after the children and make sure everyone has a safe, happy day.
• Keep things tidy – clear up after activities and help make sure craft areas, the kitchen, play spaces and toilets are left clean and tidy.
• Be part of the team – get stuck in, use your initiative and help wherever you’re needed.

About You

You don’t need previous childcare experience for this role. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable and willing to get stuck in
• Happy working as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Responsible and able to follow instructions
• Comfortable working around children
• Keen to learn and try new things
• Not afraid of a bit of mess!

You might be looking for your first ever job , some work experience or a way to earn money during the school holidays. Whatever your experience, we’ll give you the support you need to get started.

The Practical Bits

• Location: Clubland Holiday Club, Oxshott, Surrey
• Hours: Shifts are a maximum of 4 hours per day
• Available shifts: 08:00–12:00, 11:00–15:00 or 14:00–18:00
• School holidays: We’re recruiting generally for holiday club work, with an urgent need for October Half Term: Monday 19 October – Friday 30 October 2026
• Contract: Casual, variable hours
• Job share: Multiple Support Workers are recruited to cover the full holiday club day, so you can work around your school or other commitments.

Pay

If you are still in secondary education:

• £8.00 per hour , plus 12.07% holiday pay
• £8.97 per hour including holiday pay

If you have completed your GCSEs and left secondary school:

• £10.85 per hour , plus 12.07% holiday pay
• £12.16 per hour including holiday pay

Work Permits

If you are still in education and are aged under 16, you will need a work permit from Surrey County Council .

Don’t worry – we can apply for the work permit on your behalf and help you through the process.

Start here, grow with us

Many of our team members started out by getting involved, learning the ropes and building their confidence. As you get older and gain experience, there may be opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress into a Playworker role.

Why Join Clubland?

• A great opportunity to get your first paid job
• Gain valuable work experience and learn new skills
• Flexible shifts of no more than 4 hours
• Fun, varied work – every day is different
• Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
• Free uniform
• Safeguarding and other relevant training provided
• 10% discount on Clubland childcare for your wider family
• Opportunities to return for future holiday clubs and progress into Playworker roles as you gain experience
• A family-run business where everyone plays an important part

Safeguarding Commitment

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

Looking for your first job or some great work experience? Join the Clubland team and help us make the school holidays full of fun!

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Clubland Playscheme Ltd

MR18 Image Court

328-334 Molesey Road

Walton-On-Thames

Surrey

KT12 3LT