Playworker - Long Ditton

Do you enjoy working with children and bringing energy to their day? We’re looking for Play workers to join our friendly team at Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School in Surbiton, running our after school club for children aged 3–7.

This is a hands-on role where every session is different – one moment you’ll be helping with snacks or setting up a craft table, the next you’ll be outdoors playing games or supporting free play.

At Clubland, we’re a small, family-run business passionate about creating safe, fun, and nurturing experiences. Our Play workers are at the heart of this – making sure every child feels welcome, happy, and inspired.

As a Playworker, you’ll:

• Support the fun – get involved with child-led play, crafts, cookery, outdoor games, and activities.
• Keep things running smoothly – help prepare snacks, set up play areas, and tidy away at the end of sessions.
• Look after wellbeing – follow safeguarding, first aid, and health & safety procedures to keep children safe.
• Be a friendly face – build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
• Work as a team – support colleagues to make each session enjoyable and stress-free.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, reliable, and friendly
• Confident working with children (experience with ages 3–7is ideal)
• Creative and willing to get stuck into a range of activities
• A great communicator and team player

Desirable extras: childcare/playwork qualifications, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding training – but don’t worry if you don’t have these yet, we’ll provide training.

• Location: Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School, Surbiton,Surrey
• Hours: 14:30–18:00, Monday–Friday (term time only). Job share available.
  
  Option of extra work in holiday clubs.
• Contract: Permanent, variablehours
• Pay: £12.21/hr starting rate, plus 12.07% holiday pay uplift (total £13.68/hr). Pay increases with training and years of service.
• Training: First Aid and Safeguarding training included and paid for

• 75% discount on childcare for your dependants (10% for wider family)
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Free uniform, DBS, and training
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Discounted gym membership
• A supportive, friendly, family-run environment where your ideas matter

We are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

👉 Ready to lead the fun? Apply now and help us make every school day a little brighter!

Four of our settings are currently graded ‘Good’. For OFSTED inspection grades at specific settings please see individual location pages.