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Casual Breakfast and After school Playworker Earley, Reading RG6


Job Location:

Berkshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

CASUAL BREAKFAST & AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PLAYWORKER / ACTIVITY LEADER

Aldryngton Primary School Earley Reading RG6 7HR
Up to 12.71 per hour holiday pay
Casual / Bank Contract Term-Time Cover
MondayFriday 7:30am9:00am & 3:00pm6:00pm
Up to 22.5 hours per week depending on cover requirements
Start Date: ASAP

Love working with children Looking for flexible work

Were looking for a caring enthusiastic and reliable Casual Playworker / Activity Leader to join our Breakfast & After School Club team at Aldryngton Primary School.

This is a casual/bank role with shifts offered to provide cover for:

Staff sickness
Staff holidays and annual leave
Busier sessions and additional staffing needs

As this is a casual position hours are not guaranteed and you will not necessarily work every session. However there may be opportunities to move into more regular/permanent hours when they become available in the future.

Club Hours

Breakfast Club: 7:30am 9:00am
After School Club: 3:00pm 6:00pm

Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time depending on the needs of the club and your availability.

Want More Hours During the School Holidays

There is also the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week during school holidays subject to availability.

Holiday Club operational hours are:

8:30am 5:30pm

A great option if youre looking for flexible term-time work with the potential to increase your hours during the school holidays.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Deliver fun engaging and age-appropriate activities including sports games arts & crafts and creative play

  • Create a safe inclusive and welcoming environment for every child

  • Supervise children and encourage participation positive behaviour and independence

  • Set up and pack away activities equipment and play spaces

  • Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards

  • Follow safeguarding health & safety and company procedures

  • Complete accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures

  • Maintain relevant accident incident and other required documentation

  • Communicate professionally with children parents colleagues and school staff

  • Carry out basic equipment and safety checks

  • Support first aid and health & safety procedures where required

  • Help children have fun stay active and enjoy their time at the club

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who is:

Caring enthusiastic and approachable
Reliable responsible and proactive
Creative energetic and happy to get involved
Passionate about working with children
Comfortable working as part of a team
Confident communicating with children and adults
Committed to safeguarding and childrens wellbeing

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Experience in childcare education coaching playwork youth work or a similar environment would be an advantage.

Whats in it for you

Up to 12.71 per hour holiday pay
Flexible casual/bank contract
Up to 22.5 hours per week during term time subject to cover requirements
Opportunity for more regular/permanent hours when available
Potential for up to 40 hours per week during school holidays
Monday to Friday no weekends
Family-friendly working hours
Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
Discounted wraparound school care and Holiday Clubs where applicable
Refer-a-friend rewards
Supportive and friendly team environment

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding

Were committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check and Childrens Barred List Check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS and suitability checks. As part of our safeguarding and due diligence procedures online searches may be undertaken in relation to shortlisted candidates.

For further information:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Successful applicants will be required to:

  • Complete our application process CVs alone cannot be accepted

  • Provide two satisfactory references including one from their most recent employer

  • Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (unless already registered on the DBS Update Service subject to the required checks)

  • Provide documentation to support identity right to work and vetting requirements

All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.

Ready to join our casual team

If youre passionate about working with children and looking for flexible childcare work with the potential for additional hours wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and join the JAG team!

Junior Adventures Group Creating amazing experiences for children every day.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


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