Job Description

Specialisms Available

Cooking & Nutrition Practitioner Physical Fitness Practitioner Wellbeing Arts & Crafts Practitioner

Location:

The Community Hub, Factory Quarter, Warple Way, London W3 7DQ

Contract Type:

Part-time, term-time only

Hours:

8-20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Additional optional hours available during school holidays

Pay:

London Living Wage plus holiday pay

Reporting to:

After-School Club Manager / Deputy Manager

Job Purpose

To plan, deliver, and supervise high-quality, engaging after-school sessions as part of the Nourished Routes Wellness Curriculum. Practitioners will support primary-aged children to develop healthy lifestyles through hands-on cooking and nutrition education, inclusive physical activity, and creative wellbeing-focused arts and crafts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cooking & Nutrition

Plan and deliver age-appropriate, practical cooking activities aligned with national food education guidance and the Nourished Routes Wellness Curriculum Teach basic food preparation skills and healthy eating habits in a fun, safe, and supportive environment Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards Plan inclusively to meet diverse dietary requirements and manage allergies through effective risk assessment

2. Physical Fitness

Lead structured, inclusive physical activities such as games, sports, and movement challenges Promote physical health, coordination, teamwork, and confidence Encourage positive participation, cooperation, and enjoyment Adapt activities to suit varying abilities and needs

3. Wellbeing Arts & Crafts

Deliver creative arts and craft activities that reinforce wellbeing themes and session learning objectives Support emotional literacy, resilience, mindfulness, and positive peer relationships Incorporate relaxation, creative play, and reflection to help children unwind after the school day Create a calm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and heard

General Duties

Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised environment for all activities Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues Complete required administrative tasks including session plans, registers, evaluations, and incident reports Attend training, briefings, and team meetings as required Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies at all times Actively promote the ethos and values of Nourished Routes

Person Specification

Essential

Experience working with primary-aged children Knowledge of child development and safeguarding responsibilities Ability to engage, motivate, and support young learners Strong communication and organisational skills Enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible approach to work

Desirable

Qualification or training in nutrition, fitness, arts, childcare, or wellbeing First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Mental Health First Aid certification Experience planning or delivering after-school or enrichment programmes Creative ideas for cross-curricular and wellbeing-focused activities Familiarity with the UK National Curriculum or PSHE guidance

Safeguarding Statement

Nourished Routes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 13.85 per hour

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred) DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person