JOB VACANCIES
We have some Breakfast Club & Afterschool Playworker Vacancies to start September/October 2026
BC: 7.15-9.15 @£13hr
ASC: 3-6pm/£8-£12.71hr
(dependent on age).
Please detail your preferred start date (September/October) on your application form (which can be downloaded to the right).
Please note: Zebras Out of School Club follow safe recruitment practices and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for successful candidates.
About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Closing dates for applications:
1:1 Support Workers Friday 17th July 2026
ASC/BC roles:
Friday 24th July 2026
To return completed forms:
Phone Lyn on: 07759785014 or email zebrasosc@gmail.com
Zebras Holiday Club
1:1 SUPPORT PLAYWORKER
Start date: Summer 2026
We are looking for a suitable applicant to support a child at Summer Club, for specific dates in August.
The position involves:
Working at our Holiday Club site at Cotham Secondary School, with a designated child aged 6 years old.
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Introductory meeting (as agreed) with parents/carers (in person or over the phone) to organise how we can best care for their children and support them to play and interact with others during the school holidays.
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Liasing/communicating with parent's/carer's via Communication Book and feedback at the end of each session.
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Working days/hours as stated above.
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A calm, friendly and professional manner essential along with the ability to empathise and 'get to know' each child assigned.
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Ability to work towards managing a range of behaviours that may arise.
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Work as part of a team communicating and working together (as needed) to provide effective support and care for the individual child.
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Pay rate: £13hr
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Hours: Afternoons 1pm - 6pm (5 hour sessions).
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Dates: 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 17th, 20th August (6 sessions).
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Current DBS essential.
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Previous experience of SEND an advantage.
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Must be willing to undertake essential training and regular updates with regards to Safeguarding/Child Protection (and related fields) and other training needs relevant to the role.
For further information involving this role, please contact:
Lyn Collins (Manager) - 07759785014
Closing date for applications (1:1 role) Friday 17th July 2026.
AFTERSCHOOL PLAYWORKERS
Start date:
September/October 2026
Exciting opportunities have become available for suitable applicants to join our team as Afterschool Playworkers. This role involves working between 2-3 days weekly (please specify how many/which days you are available to work on your job application form), during Bristol School Terms.
Hours 3pm-6pm.
We are looking for reliable, punctual and hard-working staff who can commit to at least a year's continuous work during all Bristol School Terms.
Please note: For this role, holidays/time off, must be taken outside of Bristol School Terms (i.e. during school holidays).
School term and holiday dates (bristol.gov.uk)
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Pay rate:
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£12.71hr (aged 21+)
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£10.85hr (aged 18-20yrs)
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£8hr (aged 16-17yrs)
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Previous experience working with children an advantage, but not necessary.
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Must be willing to undertake compulsory training and regular updates with regards to Safeguarding/Child Protection (and related fields) as required.
The position involves:
Working at our Elmgrove site with children aged 4-12yrs.
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Organising play and activities, setting up/packing away the play environment.
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Preparing & serving snacks,
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Cleaning and tidying as required,
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Supervising and interacting with children (inside/outside) and during offsite trips (where applicable).
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Working as part of a team to collect children from different schools/classrooms and escorting them to Zebras.
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Reading all essential policies provided and incorporating them into your personal playworker practice.
Induction and essential training provided.
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BREAKFAST CLUB PLAYWORKERS
Start date:
September/October 2026
Opportunities have become available for suitable applicants to join our team as Breakfast Club Playworkers. This role involves working between 2-5 days weekly (please specify how many/which days you are available to work on your job application form), during Bristol School Terms.
Hours 7.15-9.15am.
We are looking for friendly, reliable and hard-working staff who can commit to at least a year's continuous work during all Bristol School Terms.
Please note: For this role, holidays/time off, must be taken outside of Bristol School Terms (i.e. during school holidays).
School term and holiday dates (bristol.gov.uk)
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Pay rate: £13hr
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Previous experience working with children an advantage, but not necessary.
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Must be willing to undertake compulsory training and regular updates with regards to Safeguarding/Child Protection (and related fields) as required.
The position involves:
Working at our Cotham Gardens Primary School site with children aged 4-12yrs.
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Organising play and activities, setting up/packing away the play environment.
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Preparing & serving snacks,
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Cleaning and tidying as required,
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Supervising and interacting with children (inside/outside,
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Working as part of a team to escort the younger aged children to the Elmgrove Annexe for the start of the school day.
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Reading all essential policies provided and incorporating them into your personal playworker practice.
Induction and essential training provided.
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Staff & Volunteers needed!
Are you thinking about a career in childcare?
Would you like to gain experience and qualifications to add to your CV?
Do you already have childcare experience and are looking for a new/different challenge?
Would you like to supplement your income with a part-time job?
Why not consider joining our friendly and professional team?
You can work early mornings and/or afterschool (hours negotiable), from 2-5 days weekly.
Working in the Cotham area, during Bristol school terms.
Help to support the local community by caring for children of keyworkers and hard-working parents/carers?
To apply(volunteer or paid position), download a Job Application Form (see 'Docs' section to the right) along with the relevant Job Description, complete and return before the closing date.
Completed forms can be emailed to zebrasosc@gmail.com, or delivered by hand to the setting.
All applicants are encouraged to visit Zebras, during Breakfast / Afterschool /Holiday Club hours, between 8-9am/4-5pm daily.
Phone: Lyn Collins 07759785014 to organise
