Part-Time Playworker – Breakfast, After School & Holiday Club

Location: Bicknacre, Essex
Hours: Monday–Wednesday or Monday–Thursday, all year round
Contract: Part-time

Are you energetic, creative and passionate about working with children?

We are looking for a fun, confident and proactive Playworker to join a welcoming and dedicated children’s club in Bicknacre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys creating exciting experiences, building positive relationships and making a real difference to children’s lives.

The successful Playworker will support children across breakfast club, after-school club and holiday club sessions, helping to create a safe, engaging and enjoyable environment where children can learn, play and build lasting memories.

The Role

As a Playworker, you will:

• Support the day-to-day running of breakfast, after-school and holiday club sessions
• Create fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities for children
• Encourage children to participate in games, creative activities, sports and outdoor play
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Support children’s wellbeing, development and individual needs
• Ensure children are supervised and kept safe at all times
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and club policies
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and positive environment
• Support with school collections and transport during term time

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children
• Fun, enthusiastic and full of energy
• Confident and proactive
• Creative and able to bring new ideas and activities to the club
• Reliable, responsible and well organised
• A positive role model for children
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous experience working with children is desirable

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to your own car, as you will be required to collect and transport children from local schools during term time
• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a close-knit team that is passionate about providing children with memorable experiences and helping them thrive.

If you are someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for working with children, we would love to hear from you.