After School Club Playworker - Northwood HA6

Company Description

Junior Adventures Group UK

Job Description

🌟 After School Club Playworker

📍 Eastbury Farm Primary School, Bishops Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire HA6 3DG

💷 Up to £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

⏰ 13.75 hours per week

📅 Term Time Only | Starting September 2026

Make a Difference After the School Day

Do you enjoy working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and caring Playworker / Activity Leader to join our After School Club team at Eastbury Farm Primary School.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help create a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment where children can learn, play, and develop through a variety of activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play.

No two days are the same, and every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

🕒 Working Hours

Monday to Friday

After School Club

15:15 – 18:00

13.75 contracted hours per week

🚀 About the Role

At Junior Adventures Group, we're passionate about delivering high-quality childcare that supports children's development through play and enrichment.

As a Playworker, you'll help deliver engaging activities, encourage participation, and create a fun, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, supported, and valued.

This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, creative, and passionate about working with children.

🌈 Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play
• Create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for children
• Support children during arrivals, activities, and collection times
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures at all times
• Ensure all sign-in and sign-out procedures are completed correctly
• Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining high hygiene standards
• Assist with setting up and packing away equipment and activity areas
• Complete accident, incident, and activity records where required
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues, and school staff
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage participation and engagement

⭐ What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children (desirable)
• A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, responsible, and able to follow procedures
• The ability to create a fun and safe environment for children
• Energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for childcare and playwork

This role may also suit candidates with experience as a:

• Playworker
• Childcare Assistant
• Activity Leader
• Teaching Assistant
• Sports Coach
• Youth Worker

🎁 What's in it for You?

• Up to £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay
• No weekend working
• Family-friendly working hours
• 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
• A supportive, welcoming, and fun team environment

🌟 Why Join Junior Adventures Group?

At Junior Adventures Group, our people make the difference.

Every day, our teams create safe, exciting, and memorable experiences for children across the UK. If you're passionate about helping children thrive and want to be part of a supportive and rewarding team, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about life at JAG:

https://youtu.be/NdyZ78K1Gy8

🛡 Safeguarding

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. All roles require an Enhanced DBS check, Children's 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.

Applicants must:

Complete our application form as part of our safer recruitment process (CVs alone will not be accepted)Provide two references (including most recent employer)Undergo an enhanced DBS checkProvide appropriate documentation for vetting

For more 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
• Provide documentation to support identity, right to work, and vetting requirements

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

For further information, please visit:

https://www.keepingchildrensafeineducation.co.uk/part_three_safe_recruit.html#recruit

🎉 Ready to Join the Adventure?

If you're passionate about childcare, enjoy working with children, and want to make a positive difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Junior Adventures Group team.

#JAGM

Qualifications

Experience working with children