Junior Adventures Group

After School Club Playworker - Northwood HA6

Junior Adventures Group  β€’  Northwood, GB (Onsite)  β€’  2 hours ago
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Junior Adventures Group UK

🌟 After School Club Playworker

πŸ“ Eastbury Farm Primary School, Bishops Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire HA6 3DG

πŸ’· Up to Β£12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

⏰ 13.75 hours per week

πŸ“… 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.

πŸ•’ Working Hours

Monday to Friday

After School Club

15:15 – 18:00

13.75 contracted hours per week

πŸš€ 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 Β£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

πŸ›‘ 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 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

πŸŽ‰ 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

Junior Adventures Group

About Junior Adventures Group

Junior Adventures Group is a trusted and vibrant collective that engages, empowers and educates children via a number of leading specialist brands in the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) sector. Spanning three continents – Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand – our team is united by a commitment to bring joy, enriching experiences and a sense of belonging to all children.

We care for more than 90,000 children across 1000+ partner schools worldwide via our leading specialist brands including OSHClub, Primary OSHCare, Helping Hands Network, sKIDs, Energy Kidz, Fit For Sport and Sherpa Kids. Our team are passionate about adding depth and richness to children’s lives beyond the school curriculum. Our global reach gives us access to the best educational practices and frameworks in the world, to ensure every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Together, we are driven by our mission: Build Brighter Futures Together.

Our four company values guide each member of our team to achieve our mission:

Be considerate – Show we care

Be passionate – Love what we do

Be courageous – Show we are resilient

Make a difference – Leave a positive legacy

Underpinning these, our β€˜Whole of Child’ philosophy is our commitment to families, communities and teams to remain focused on what is most important: the children entrusted into our care every day. This ensures that every program is tailored to each unique community and is created for children by children.

To learn more about Junior Adventures Group and our brands, visit our website today.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Camberwell, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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