Vacancy at Templesprings
Holiday Club Assistant
Templesprings, Ground Floor 22 London Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5XY
Vacancy listed
16/03/2026
Application deadline
30/06/2026
Details
You will provide ideas for play and learning, and support our staff in holiday club activities where required. You must have a keen interest in understanding child development, learning and education, a love for music, have a sense of humour and be energetic and fun. We are looking for a self-starter individual able to take initiative and be able to work in a high paced environment.
We are seeking candidates with a genuine desire and passion to influence children’s learning and can use their initiative to provide children with fun in their learning. Whilst undertaking the role, you will be working with a team of colleagues providing care and learning to our children in an enabling and stimulating environment.
You will be expected to have a ‘can do’ attitude and be prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure the smooth running of the holiday club. A team player, pragmatic and flexible in your approach. Communicating effectively with parents is also a key part of the role.
Job Duties
We are seeking candidates with a genuine desire and passion to influence children’s learning and can use their initiative to provide children with fun in their learning. Whilst undertaking the role, you will be working with a team of colleagues providing care and learning to our children in an enabling and stimulating environment.
You will be expected to have a ‘can do’ attitude and be prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure the smooth running of the holiday club. A team player, pragmatic and flexible in your approach. Communicating effectively with parents is also a key part of the role.
Job Duties
Main duties include:
- Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
- Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from and handing them over safely to parents or carers.
- Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment.
- Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met.
- Administering first aid when necessary.
- Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities.
- Helping with club administration, where necessary.
- Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, and parents.
- Undertaking appropriate and relevant training.
- Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure.
- Working within the framework of Templesprings’s policies and procedures.
- The candidate must have high standards for health and safety.
- To undertake a range of other general duties as identified by the Manager.