Start a new career with Jancett Playsafe; we are always looking for great people to join our welcoming team.
Term-time only, flexible career opportunities are available now!
Playwork Assistant: no qualifications are needed, full support, training, and guidance are offered.
A Playwork Assistant will promote positive relationships with children, parents, and the school. They are enthusiastic and use their initiative to create a fun play environment for the children through different activities. You will work alongside your team of playworkers and the club manager.
Skills and experience
You will have a passion for or interest in working in a childcare or playwork setting.
Have a fun and passionate nature.
Be able to relate to and engage with children aged between 4 – 11 years.
Be a people person with great communication skills.
Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check.
Opportunities to gain qualifications and further growth and development are available for candidates.
Full training and inductions will be provided.
Benefits
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:
50% off childcare – (including nursery, breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs in the local area, with priority booking!)
Social Events – Get together and let your hair down! Our rounders match was definitely one to remember!
Refer a friend bonus up to £250 per referral – and you can refer as many friends as you can!
Welcoming and supportive senior team – with a buddy system in place to help you get started.
Discretionary bonuses—for when we notice those little extra things you do.
Access to FREE and flexible in-house training courses and qualifications – through our JACE training sector and highly qualified in-house trainers, to support your personal growth and development.
WeCare expert guidance package – to support you and your family with wellbeing and health.
Progressive career opportunities – all vacancies are advertised to our team first; we believe in your success and abilities.
Length of service and attendance bonus—we recognise your dedication.
Why work with us? Don’t take our word for it; here is what our team says about Jancett Childcare:
“I love having a laugh with the children and playing games with them.”
“Jancett values everyone’s opinions, experiences, qualifications, and expertise.”
“The company has a ‘family feel’ with a supportive team that cares for individuals”.
“Jancett offers a wonderful variety of career paths, training, and skills.”
Hours and Salary: A range of shift patterns are available.
Breakfast and Afterschool Club: 7.15 am–9am and 2.30pm–6.30pm: work 3, 4, or 5 mornings and afternoons per week. Term-time only (school year)
Salary depends on Qualifications, age and experience – From £10.50 per hour
About us
Jancett Childcare is a family run company that has been operating since 1969. We provide childcare for 0–5 years and out of school provisions for 4–11 years. Our vision is ‘To inspire, develop, and educate all’, and we strongly feel that our values of welcoming our teams, children, and parents, engaging all people within our community of nurseries, and adopting an empowering nature ensure our children receive the highest care and education, our teams experience belonging, growth, and appreciation, and our parents receive the very best service. For more information, head to our website at or click apply!