Play Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ST. JOHN'S BRIGHT START To work as a Play Assistant under the direction of the Play Leader.

Responsibilities

  • To prepare a range of resources and activities for use at the After School Club daily.
  • To prepare healthy snacks.
  • To play with groups of children both indoor and outdoor activities.
  • To work under the direction of both the Play Leader and Company Director.
  • To clean all areas ready for the next session.
  • To assist with basic record-keeping for attendance etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Good communication with a range of ages and parents.
  • Good imagination and resourcefulness in the preparation of play activities.

Desirable Skills

  • Record-keeping.
  • Cleaning.

Further Information

The Employer is: ST. JOHN'S BRIGHT START JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1754177
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Maghera
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
13/01/2026
Closing date
23/02/2026
Worktime
12 noon to 5pm daily

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