Holiday Club Playworker Salisbury (SP2)

Junior Adventures Group

🌟 Holiday Club Playworker / Activity Leader

📍 Harnham Primary School, Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 8JZ

💷 Up to £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

📅 Holiday Club Contract

☀️ Summer 2026 & Future School Holidays

Make School Holidays Unforgettable!

Do you love working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and caring Playworker / Activity Leader to join our Holiday Club team in Salisbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend your summer helping children learn, play, and make lasting memories through a variety of exciting activities.

From sports and team games to arts & crafts and creative play, no two days are the same.

🕒 Working Hours

School Holidays Only

Monday to Friday

08:30 – 17:30

Summer Dates Available

📅 20 July – 2 September 2026

There are also opportunities to work during future school holidays throughout the year (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays).

Please note: Applicants must be available for a minimum of three weeks during the summer holidays.

🚗 Limited on-site parking available.

🚀 About the Role

At Junior Adventures Group, we're passionate about creating safe, exciting, and enriching experiences for children.

As a Holiday Club Playworker, you'll help deliver engaging activities, support children's development through play, and create an environment where every child feels included, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being active, creative, and making a positive difference every day.

🌈 Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging, and inclusive activities for children
• Support a variety of sessions including sports, games, arts & crafts, and structured play
• Create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment
• Support children throughout the day, including arrivals and collections
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and company procedures at all times
• Prepare and provide refreshments while maintaining hygiene standards
• Assist with setting up and packing away equipment and activity areas
• Complete accident, incident, and activity records where required
• Communicate professionally with children, parents, schools, and colleagues
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage participation

⭐ 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
• The 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
• Sports Coach
• Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker

🎁 What's in it for You?

• Up to £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay
• No weekend working
• Family-friendly hours
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Discounted wraparound care and holiday clubs (where applicable)
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• A supportive, welcoming, and fun team environment

🌟 Why Join Junior Adventures Group?

At Junior Adventures Group, our people make the difference.

Every day, our teams create safe, exciting, and memorable experiences for children across the UK. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and helping children have an amazing school holiday, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about life at JAG:

https://youtu.be/NdyZ78K1Gy8

🛡 Safeguarding

This role requires compliance 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 (CVs alone cannot be accepted)
• Provide two satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Provide documentation to support identity, right to work, and vetting requirements

All safeguarding checks must be successfully completed before employment can commence.

For further information, please visit:

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

☀️ Ready to Join the Adventure?

If you're passionate about childcare, love working with children, and want to help create unforgettable holiday experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Junior Adventures Group team.

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