Activities Worker – Fountains Children’s Centre
Salary: £13.80 per hour (£19,788 actual annual salary)
Hours: 27.5 hours – Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
Contract: 2 months initially – September start
Are you passionate about supporting young children and families?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Worker to join our friendly Children’s Centre team. This is a rewarding role where you’ll help deliver engaging activities and create positive experiences for children aged 0–5 and their families.
If you enjoy working with children, building relationships with families and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Family Link Worker to deliver fun and engaging children’s centre sessions.
- Help run activities such as Stay & Play, Messy Play, Rhyme Time and other early years groups.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children, parents and carers.
- Set up and prepare activity spaces and resources.
- Support children’s learning and development through play.
- Encourage families to participate and access children’s centre services.
- Work collaboratively with the wider children’s centre team.
Please note: this role does not involve case work.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable individual who enjoys working with children and families.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification Early Years Practitioner qualification or equivalent.
- Experience working with children aged 0–5.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A positive and flexible approach to work.
- An enhanced DBS will be undertaken.
Desirable Criteria:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Experience supporting group activities within a nursery, school, community or children’s centre setting.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.
- Make a real difference to local children and families.
- Gain valuable experience within children’s centre services.
- Work in a rewarding role where every day is differenty.
Working hours
The post is 27.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
(30-minute unpaid lunch break each day)
Interviews
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17th August 2026.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via our online or downloadable form below. No agencies, please.
Ready to Apply?
Show us how your skills and experience match the person specification. Apply online or download the application form below.
