Pay: In line with National Minimum Wage
Permanent Employed Position – Starting September 2026
Inspire. Create. Make a Difference.
Active8 Minds is looking for enthusiastic and motivated Children's Activity Leaders to join our growing team for the start of the 2026/27 academic year.
If you enjoy working with children, leading engaging activities, and making a positive impact on young people's development, we'd love to hear from you.
At Active8 Minds, we provide safe, inclusive, and enriching environments where children can learn, play, develop confidence, and build lasting friendships. We are looking for positive role models who can inspire children through a variety of play, sports, and enrichment activities.
About the Role
As a Children's Activity Leader, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities for children attending our breakfast, after-school, and holiday club provision. You will help create a fun and welcoming environment while ensuring the highest standards of safety, care, and safeguarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a variety of engaging play, sports, and enrichment activities.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children.
- Encourage participation, teamwork, confidence, and enjoyment.
- Support children’s wellbeing, development, and positive behaviour.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues.
- Prepare activity areas and equipment, ensuring all sessions are safe and well organised.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding.
- Support the day-to-day operation of the club and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements at all times.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children in a childcare, education, playwork, sports coaching, youth work, or similar setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, energetic, and professional attitude.
- Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire children of different ages and abilities.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently when required.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities.
- Relevant childcare, playwork, sports coaching, teaching assistant, or education qualifications are desirable.
Why Join Active8 Minds?
- Make a genuine difference to children's wellbeing and development.
- Permanent employed position with opportunities for progression.
- Full induction programme and ongoing support.
- Company-funded training and professional development opportunities.
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS check.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities to develop a long-term career within Active8 Minds.
- Additional leave opportunities.
- Childcare benefits available.
- On-site parking where available.
Safeguarding Commitment
Active8 Minds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment and actively contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Complete safeguarding training and refresher updates.
- Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Report concerns promptly and appropriately.
- Adhere to the company's Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Policies.
- Maintain professional conduct and safe working practices at all times.
Job Details
- Job Type: Permanent
- Employment Status: Employed Position
- Start Date: September 2026 (Academic Year Start)
- Work Location: In Person
Requirements
- Driving Licence preferred.
- Ability to travel to your chosen club location.
Application Process
Please submit your CV and a short covering letter through Indeed.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and, if successful, complete our onboarding and induction programme.
Work Location: In person
Pay: Up to £13.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
