Kids Adventure Days
After school club playworker
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After-School Club Play Worker
Kids Adventure Days Ltd
Location: Fulham, London – Hammersmith & Fulham
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 3:15pm–5:45pm
Contract: Permanent, part-time, term-time only
Start Date: 4th/5th January 2027 (subject to school term dates)
Age Group: 5–11 years
Additional Hours: Opportunities for additional work during school holidays.
About Kids Adventure Days
Kids Adventure Days provides engaging after-school care and extracurricular activities for children aged 5–11. We believe after-school care should be more than just supervision. Our sessions give children opportunities to explore exciting activities including Pottery, Science Fun, LEGO, Jewellery Making, Sewing, Construction, Kids Yoga and Multi-Sports.
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced After-School Club Playworker to support the daily running of our after-school provision in Fulham. Working alongside the Club Leader, you will help supervise children, support the delivery of engaging activities, assist with school collection and create a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn, play and socialise. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, is dependable, energetic and confident supporting activities for different age groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Club Leader in delivering engaging, creative, educational and physical activities.
- Encourage children to participate, explore new interests and develop their skills.
- Adapt support to suit different ages, abilities and individual needs.
- Assist with the collection of children from the designated school playground.
- Support attendance checks, headcounts and safe movement between locations.
- Supervise children throughout activities and ensure equipment is used safely.
- Promote positive behaviour, kindness and an inclusive club environment.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and emergency procedures.
- Support children with SEND or additional needs in accordance with agreed arrangements.
- Communicate professionally with children, parents, school staff and KAD management.
- Assist with tidying, packing away equipment and leaving the space clean and organised at the end of the session.
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What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience working with children aged 5–11 in a childcare, school, wraparound, holiday club or similar setting.
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Confidence supervising and interacting positively with groups of children.
- Ability to support positive behaviour management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Friendly, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with children.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Available Monday–Friday during term time.
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in Playwork, Childcare, Early Years or a relevant field.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Safeguarding and Prevent training.
- SEND awareness.
- Experience supporting extracurricular or structured activity sessions.
Benefits & Perks
At Kids Adventure Days, we value our team and aim to create a positive, supportive and rewarding working environment.
- Performance-based team rewards: Opportunities to enjoy team dinners, social activities and other incentives when agreed monthly targets are achieved.
- Free or subsidised travel: Travel support may be available depending on the location and requirements of the role.
- No weekend work: Regular Monday–Friday, term-time working hours.
- Paid training and development: Access to relevant safeguarding, first aid and professional development training.
- Additional holiday work opportunities: Opportunities to work additional hours during school holidays, subject to availability.
- Career progression: Opportunities to develop into senior activity, leadership or multi-site roles as Kids Adventure Days grows.
- Supportive team environment: Work alongside a friendly, creative and enthusiastic team.
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Benefits and rewards are subject to eligibility, operational requirements and the relevant Kids Adventure Days arrangements.
Working Hours
Monday–Friday, 3:15pm–5:45pm, during the school's published term dates.
The Playworker will arrive ready to support school collection and remain until the end of the session to assist with supervision, safe handover and packing away. Additional hours may be available during school holidays, subject to operational requirements.
Safeguarding
Kids Adventure Days Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references, Right to Work verification and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check where legally eligible.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the Kids Adventure Days Employment Application Form as part of our safer recruitment process.
Contact: Support@kidsadventuredays.com
Website: www.kidsadventuredays.com
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