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      Playleader (Casual)

      Recruiter
      USP College
      Location
      Grays
      Salary
      £14.55 - £14.55 Per Hour
      Posted
      20 Feb 2026 06:56
      Closes
      21 Mar 2026 23:59
      Reference
      SR1527
      Sector
      Further Education
      Job Level
      Teaching / Lecturing
      Specialism
      General Education
      Contract Type
      Permanent
      Hours
      Full Time
      Organisational Type
      General Further Education College
      Teacher Training
      Teacher Training Not Offered

      Playleader (Casual)

      Job Details

      Storm Fitness is actively recruiting enthusiastic individuals to supervise a wide range of sports activities for children. This exciting opportunity includes overseeing school holiday sports and hosting sports parties on weekends.

      Flexibility and enthusiasm are highly desired qualities in candidates.

      Main Purpose of the Role:

      To provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive play environment where children can enjoy a variety of activities that promote learning, social development, and wellbeing. Playleaders will support children in structured and free play, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and encouraged to reach their potential.

      Key Responsibilities:
      • Supervise and engage children in a wide range of play and recreational activities.
      • Create a safe, supportive, and fun environment for children of all ages and abilities.
      • Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and inclusion during activities.
      • Assist in planning and delivering creative play sessions (indoor and outdoor).
      • Promote healthy lifestyles, independence, and confidence through play.
      • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity policies are followed at all times.
      • Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues.
      • Support children with additional needs to ensure they are fully included.


      About You:

      Essential:
      • Experience of working or volunteering with children in a play, youth work, childcare, or school setting.
      • Friendly, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with children and families.
      • Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to encourage participation in activities.
      • Good communication and teamwork skills.
      • Awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety.
      • Flexibility to work on a casual basis, sometimes at short notice.

      Desirable:
      • A relevant qualification in Playwork, Childcare, Youth Work, or a related field (Level 2/3).
      • First Aid training.
      • Experience working with children with additional needs.
      • Creative skills (e.g. arts & crafts, music, drama, or sports) to enhance play opportunities.


      The Right Candidate:
      • Strong organisational skills
      • High standards of communication and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
      • A positive, resilient outlook
      • Excellent punctuality and reliability
      • Motivation and enthusiasm to inspire and engage class participants


      No account needed
      We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
      Please note most roles advertised on AoC Jobs are posted directly by the college or employing organisation and are not being handled by the AoC Recruitment Team. If you would like to hear about interim and/or permanent roles being handled by AoC Recruitment, please send your CV to [email protected] and one of the team will be in touch.

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