Play Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: ST. JOHN'S BRIGHT START To work as a Play Assistant under the direction of the Play Leader.

• To prepare a range of resources and activities for use at the After School Club daily.
• To prepare healthy snacks.
• To play with groups of children both indoor and outdoor activities.
• To work under the direction of both the Play Leader and Company Director.
• To clean all areas ready for the next session.
• To assist with basic record‑keeping for attendance etc.

• Good communication with a range of ages and parents.
• Good imagination and resourcefulness in the preparation of play activities.
• Record‑keeping.
• Cleaning.

The Employer is: ST. JOHN'S BRIGHT START Job Start Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .

Vacancy  Job Sector Childcare and Social Work Area Derry or Londonderry Location Maghera Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 13/01/2026 Closing date 23/02/2026 Worktime 12 noon to 5pm daily