Play Leader
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.68 to £15.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly rate dependent on age and experience. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Amersham, Buckinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fun Fest Amersham |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: |
Summary
PLAY LEADER (EARLY YEARS QUALIFICATION – LEVEL 3 REQUIRED)
Holiday Club Early Years Play Leader (3–4 Year Olds)
Fun Fest Amersham – Woodside Junior School
£13.68 - £15.00 per hour
School holidays only | Flexible shifts
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a qualified Early Years practitioner (Level 3 or above) to lead our 3–4 year old age group at our friendly, well-established holiday club in Amersham.
This is holiday-only work — ideal if you work term-time in a nursery, preschool or school and would like paid work during school holidays without paperwork or management responsibilities.
You will be supported by play workers, a hands-on owner, and follow pre-planned activities provided by the Fun Fest programme.
SHIFTS (CHOOSE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU)
Morning shift: approx. 8:00am – 1:00pm
Afternoon shift: approx. 12:30pm – 6:00pm
Opportunity to work 2–5 days per week
Returning work available every half term & summer holidays
(We do NOT expect anyone to work 7:30am–6:00pm.)
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Leading fun, age-appropriate activities for children aged 3–4
Ensuring children are safe, happy and engaged
Supporting children with personal care where needed
Working as part of a small, friendly team
Talking to parents briefly at drop-off and pick-up
No planning. No observations. No paperwork.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ)
Applicants must:
Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above recognised by Ofsted
Have experience working with children aged 3–4
Be reliable, warm, and confident leading a small group
Be willing to complete / hold Paediatric First Aid (support provided)
Applications without a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification will not be considered.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Supportive, approachable owner on site
Calm, structured environment (not a nursery day!)
Returning holiday work — no “one-off” shifts
Fun, well-resourced activities
A genuinely lovely group of families
We are committed to safeguarding; all staff will be required to have a DBS check and references before starting.
Specific Fun Fest Holiday Club training will be provided to successful candidates.
About Fun Fest Holiday Club:
Fun Fest Holiday Club is different because it offers children a choice about how they spend their holiday. There are over 50 activities including Mission Impossible, Beauty School, Pottery, Great Outdoors, Harry Potter Experience, Masterchef, Sports Action, Lego Creation and many more.
Visit our website for more information about us and what we do:
www.fun-fest.co.uk
Holiday Club Early Years Play Leader (3–4 Year Olds)
Fun Fest Amersham – Woodside Junior School
£13.68 - £15.00 per hour
School holidays only | Flexible shifts
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a qualified Early Years practitioner (Level 3 or above) to lead our 3–4 year old age group at our friendly, well-established holiday club in Amersham.
This is holiday-only work — ideal if you work term-time in a nursery, preschool or school and would like paid work during school holidays without paperwork or management responsibilities.
You will be supported by play workers, a hands-on owner, and follow pre-planned activities provided by the Fun Fest programme.
SHIFTS (CHOOSE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU)
Morning shift: approx. 8:00am – 1:00pm
Afternoon shift: approx. 12:30pm – 6:00pm
Opportunity to work 2–5 days per week
Returning work available every half term & summer holidays
(We do NOT expect anyone to work 7:30am–6:00pm.)
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Leading fun, age-appropriate activities for children aged 3–4
Ensuring children are safe, happy and engaged
Supporting children with personal care where needed
Working as part of a small, friendly team
Talking to parents briefly at drop-off and pick-up
No planning. No observations. No paperwork.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ)
Applicants must:
Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above recognised by Ofsted
Have experience working with children aged 3–4
Be reliable, warm, and confident leading a small group
Be willing to complete / hold Paediatric First Aid (support provided)
Applications without a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification will not be considered.
WHY WORK WITH US?
Supportive, approachable owner on site
Calm, structured environment (not a nursery day!)
Returning holiday work — no “one-off” shifts
Fun, well-resourced activities
A genuinely lovely group of families
We are committed to safeguarding; all staff will be required to have a DBS check and references before starting.
Specific Fun Fest Holiday Club training will be provided to successful candidates.
About Fun Fest Holiday Club:
Fun Fest Holiday Club is different because it offers children a choice about how they spend their holiday. There are over 50 activities including Mission Impossible, Beauty School, Pottery, Great Outdoors, Harry Potter Experience, Masterchef, Sports Action, Lego Creation and many more.
Visit our website for more information about us and what we do:
www.fun-fest.co.uk