Holiday Club Activity Leader - Reading and Wokingham

Holiday Club Activity Leader - Reading and Wokingham

Junior Adventures Group

Job Title: Holiday Club Activity Leader/Playworker

Enthusiastic Playworker / Activity Leader required to support and deliver engaging childcare activities within a busy holiday club in Reading & Wokingham & Surrounding areas

NB: Drivers would be beneficial but not essential

We are seeking a caring, energetic and reliable individual to join our Holiday Club team, supporting children through a range of structured play, sports, games, and creative activities in a safe and inclusive environment.

Summer Camp Locations Available: 

Bulmurshe leisure centre in Reading, Hart leisure centre in Fleet, Places Leisure in Camberley, Willow bank primary in Woodley, Floreat Primary in Wokingham, Aldryngton primary in Earley & Park Lane primary in Tilehurst 

Contract:

Holiday Club Only (with potential additional wraparound care hours from September if desired)

Pay:

Up to £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Working Hours

School Holidays:

• 08:30 – 17:30 (Monday to Friday)

Summer Dates Available:

• 20 July – 2 September
• Ongoing opportunities during future school holidays (excluding Bank Holidays & weekends)

Please note: Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of three weeks during the summer holidays.

Parking available onsite  

What’s in it for you?

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Discounted wraparound school care and holiday club (if applicable)
• Rewards for referring family and friends
• Paid training and ongoing personal & professional development
• No weekend working
• Family-friendly hours
• Supportive and fun working environment

About the Role

At Junior Adventures Group, we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Playworker / Activity Leader to join our growing team.

You will help deliver high-quality childcare in a holiday club setting, creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children can learn, play, and develop.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive attitude, and wants to make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured and engaging activities including multi-sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play
• Create a fun, inclusive and safe environment for children
• Support children during arrival, activities, and collection
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures at all times
• Ensure all sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed correctly
• Provide refreshments for children while maintaining hygiene standards
• Assist with setting up and packing away play areas and equipment
• Complete relevant documentation including accident and incident forms
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, colleagues, and schools
• Carry out basic equipment checks and maintain a safe environment
• Support and promote positive behaviour 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
• 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, or similar role.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to safeguarding requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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 check
• Provide appropriate documentation for vetting

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

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Qualifications

none required- experience desired