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Breakfast and/or Afterschool Club Activities Assistants / Play Workers / Part time

Job details
Posting date: 27 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 26 February 2026
Location: SE15
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Magna Groups Limited
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Breakfast and/or Afterschool Club Activities Assistants / Play Workers / Part time

Are you someone who has a PASSION for working with children aged 5-11 and leading FUN activity sessions, that will INSPIRE, CAPTIVATE and ENGAGE?

** THEN WE WANT YOU! **

As a rapidly growing company we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Activities Assistants / Play Workers to join our continuously growing teams, providing a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and play.

Magna Groups are an Ofsted registered provider of Breakfast, Afterschool and Holiday clubs in various locations around South and West London and Hampshire. We provide 5-11 year olds a safe, fun and an educational environment away from home providing children and young people the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of specially designed activities that will truly inspire, captivate and keep them wanting to come back to our enjoyable, safe, and supportive setting.

What we can offer

Job Title: Activities Assistants / Play Workers

Location: Southwark

Contract: Part Time, Permanent, Term Time

Hours: Breakfast Club; 7.30am – 9am (1hr 30min) and/or Afterschool Club; 2.30pm – 6pm (3hrs 30mins) Times may slightly differ across different Sites.

Pay: £12.30-£14.00 per hour (dependant on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

A supportive and friendly team environment.
Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Up to date training required for being in a childcare setting.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and the ability to communicate effectively with both children and their parents. This role is essential in supporting children's development through play, ensuring they have a positive experience while in our care. They should be able to commute to at least one of the following areas; SE1 / SE15 / SE16 / SE22

Some Responsibilities of the Activities Assistants / Play Workers

Support the planning, implementation, and facilitation of various activities for children of different age groups ensure all activities adhere to health and safety regulations.
Create an inclusive and nurturing environment that promotes children’s growth and development whilst encouraging active involvement and collaboration among children.
Observe and support the social, emotional, and physical development of children. Helping maintain a clean, safe, and orderly activity space.
Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and team members, remaining approachable and engaging at all times.
Role Requirements

You will have previous experience working with children in play, educational, or recreational environments with a strong passion for enthusiastically supporting them reach their full potential.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with both children and team members. You will have a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies and the capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable

A qualification in Playwork, Childcare, or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Playwork, Childcare or similar) and Paediatric First Aid training.

We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our ethos on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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