Holiday Camp Assistant (French/english)

Location: Fulham or South Kensington
Dates: 19/10/2026 to 30/10/2026 (option to work one or two weeks)
Hours: 8:30am–5:15pm

Mandatory preparation meeting: Saturday 3 October, 9am–12pm
Pay: £80 per day

Status: Freelance (payment upon invoice)

About the role :

• Help supervise and support a group of children throughout the day, working alongside the Activity Leader responsible for the group.
• Place children's safety and welfare (safeguarding) at the heart of everything you do, following Douce France's safeguarding and Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist the Activity Leader with the preparation and delivery of activities, and support our external activity providers when required.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive environment where children aged 3 to 11 feel valued, supported and encouraged, adapting your approach to their age, needs and individual abilities.
• Work collaboratively with the team and contribute proactively to the smooth running and quality of the camp.
• Bring an enthusiastic, energetic and positive attitude, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, reliability and professionalism while being comfortable working in a busy and demanding environment.

About you :

• Fluent in English and French.
• At least some previous professional experience working with groups of children, ideally in holiday camps, activity clubs or other group settings.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow the camp's procedures and guidelines.
• Comfortable working in a busy, demanding environment with high standards.
• Positive, energetic and enthusiastic, with the ability to motivate children and contribute to a great team atmosphere.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one – we can assist with the process if required).

Why Join Us?

• Join a friendly and growing organisation with opportunities for recurring work during school holidays.
• Work within a vibrant French-English environment in the heart of London.
• Be part of a supportive, energetic and committed team.
• Work within an organisation that takes safeguarding, children's wellbeing and the quality of its programmes seriously.
• Make a real impact on children's holiday experiences.