After School Club Playworker - Bradford on Avon BA15

Company Description

Junior Adventures Group

Job Description

🌟 After School Club Activity Leader / Playworker

📍 Fitzmaurice Primary School, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1LE

💷 Up to £12.71 per hour

⏰ 15 hours per week – Term Time Only

📅 Starting September 2026

🚀 Additional hours available during school holidays

✨ Casual Bank Staff / Zero-Hours Contracts Also Available

Make a Difference. Have a Blast. Love Your Job.

Do you have the energy of a superhero, the creativity of an artist, and a passion for working with children?

At Junior Adventures Group (JAG), we're looking for enthusiastic Activity Leaders / Playworkers to help create unforgettable experiences for children aged 4–11.

From football and team games to arts & crafts, creative challenges, and structured play, every day is packed with fun, laughter, and opportunities to make a real difference.

Whether you're looking for a regular part-time role or more flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

🕒 Working Hours

After School Club – Permanent/Term-Time Contract

Monday to Friday

15:00 – 18:00

Total contracted hours: 15 hours per week

Looking for additional hours? You'll also have the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during school holidays through our Holiday Club provision.

⭐ Casual Bank Staff – Zero-Hours Contracts

We also have opportunities for casual bank staff on zero-hours contracts.

Our bank staff provide valuable additional support to our childcare teams and may be offered shifts to cover:

- Staff sickness and unexpected absences

- Staff annual leave and holidays

- Busier sessions and periods of increased demand

- Additional staffing requirements

- Holiday Club sessions and other childcare provisionA bank staff contract can be a great option if you're looking for flexible work without a fixed weekly commitment.

You can work shifts subject to availability and the needs of our clubs, making this particularly suitable for people who want to fit work around other commitments, studies, family life, or other employment.

Please note: A zero-hours bank contract does not guarantee a minimum number of hours, and shifts will be offered according to the needs of the service.

🚀 About the Role

As an Activity Leader / Playworker, you'll help create a safe, exciting, and inclusive environment where children can relax, play, learn, and build confidence after the school day.

Working alongside a friendly and supportive team, you'll deliver engaging activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and lots of smiles.

No two afternoons are ever the same!

🌈 What You'll Be Doing

- Deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities including multi-sports, arts & crafts, games, and creative play

- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive

- Supervise and engage children with enthusiasm and care

- Set up and tidy away equipment and activity areas

- Prepare healthy snacks and refreshments

- Complete sign-in and sign-out procedures accurately

- Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies at all times

- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding childcare experiences

- Support the smooth running of the club during busy periods and staff absence

- Help ensure children receive a consistent, positive experience even when staffing requirements change⭐ What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is

- Passionate about working with children

- Friendly, energetic, and enthusiastic

- Creative and able to make every session exciting

- A great team player with excellent communication skills

- Reliable, organised, and positive

- Flexible and willing to support the team when additional cover is requiredExperience We'd Love to See

Experience is welcome but not essential. We'd love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

- Playwork

- Childcare

- Sports Coaching

- Teaching Assistant roles

- Youth Work

- Drama, Dance, or Performing Arts

- Education

- Holiday CampsMost importantly, we're looking for someone with a fantastic attitude and a genuine passion for helping children flourish.

🎁 What's in it for You?

- Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on age)

- Term-time contracted hours available

- Casual bank / zero-hours opportunities available

- Opportunity to work additional hours during school holidays

- Flexible opportunities to cover staff sickness, annual leave and busier sessions

- No weekend working

- Paid training and ongoing professional development

- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured

- Discounted wraparound care and holiday clubs (where applicable)

- Refer-a-friend rewards

- Family-friendly working hours

- A welcoming, supportive, and fun team environment🌟 Why Join Junior Adventures Group?

At JAG, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, inspired, and full of joy.

Every day, our incredible teams create exciting experiences that help children learn, grow, and build confidence through play.

Whether you join us as a regular Activity Leader / Playworker or as part of our flexible bank team, you'll be making a valuable contribution to creating safe, engaging, and memorable experiences for children.

If you're passionate about working with children and bringing energy to everything you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about life at JAG

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🛡 Safeguarding

This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to

• Complete our online application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone cannot be accepted)
• Provide two satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer
• Provide a childcare reference where applicable
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide documentation to support identity, right to work, and vetting requirementsAll safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.

For further information, please visit

• Keeping Children Safe in Education – Safer Recruitment
• 🎉 Ready to Join the Adventure?
• Whether you're looking for a regular part-time position or the flexibility of casual bank work, we'd love to hear from you.
• If you're ready to bring energy, creativity, and fun to every session, apply today and become part of the Junior Adventures Group family!
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Qualifications

Childcare experience is desirable, but not essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children.

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Qualifications

Childcare or able to demonstrate a real passion for working with children