Junior Adventures Group
EYFS Playworker After School Club - Northwood HA6
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Junior Adventures Group UK
Job Description
Early Years Leader – After School Club
📍 St Helen's Primary School, Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS
💷 £13.50 per hour
🕒 15 hours per week, Term Time Only
📅 Start Date: September 2026
Are you a passionate Early Years professional looking for a rewarding part-time role?
Junior Adventures Group is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Leader to join our friendly team at our After School Club based at St Helen's Primary School in Northwood.
Working with Nursery and Reception-aged children, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can play, learn and thrive at the end of the school day.
⭐ Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification – Essential ⭐
This role requires a Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised for working within the EYFS in England, as you will be working with Nursery and Reception-aged children.
Please note: Qualifications such as Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning or Teaching Assistant qualifications do not meet the essential requirements for this position.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- 15 hours per week
- Term Time Only
What's in it for you?
- £13.50 per hour
- Term-time only working – enjoy school holidays off.
- Family-friendly working hours with no weekends.
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
- Discounted wraparound care and holiday club (where applicable).
- Refer-a-Friend reward scheme.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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About the Role
As the Early Years Leader, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of our After School Club, ensuring every child enjoys a safe, welcoming and enriching experience.
You'll plan engaging activities, support children's learning through play, promote positive behaviour and create a stimulating environment where every child feels valued and included.
You'll also work closely with your team, parents and the school to ensure the club operates to the highest standards of care, safeguarding and Early Years practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation of the After School Club.
- Plan and deliver engaging EYFS-based activities.
- Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play.
- Supervise and inspire team members.
- Ensure compliance with the EYFS Framework, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and school staff.
- Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation.
- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for all children.
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What We're Looking For
- Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
- Experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Leadership or supervisory experience (desirable).
- A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, proactive and caring approach.
- A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and have fun.
Safeguarding
Junior Adventures Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line 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.
- Provide two satisfactory references, including their most recent employer.
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Provide all required documentation for pre-employment vetting.
If you're a dedicated Early Years professional who is ready to inspire children, support your team and make every afternoon an adventure, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Junior Adventures Group team!
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Compensation: GBP 12.50 - GBP 13.50 - monthly
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