Activity Camps Assistant


Company:	Dean Close Foundation
Salary:	£12.71 to £16.95 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6QD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about working with children? Do you enjoy sports, games, creative activities and helping young people thrive?

We are looking for Activity Camp Assistants to join our growing holiday camp provision at Dean Close. Working with children aged 3 to 13 years, you will help create fun, memorable and enriching experiences in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Our camps welcome both Dean Close pupils and external children and offer a varied programme packed with sports, games, creative activities and exciting challenges every day.

Reporting to the Head of Activity Camps, you will play a key role in ensuring every child has a positive and enjoyable camp experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety, wellbeing and care

The successful applicants will have experience of working with children aged 3-13 in a school, club, camp or similar setting.

The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or

recruitment@deanclose.org.uk with your query.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

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