Play & Activity Leader Apprentice

Assisting the settings lead with planning, preparing and delivering fun play opportunities within a safe and caring environment. Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of the children in your care at all times. Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, childcare and play related agencies and most importantly the children! Working as part of the team in a busy and fast paced environment across every breakfast and afterschool session each week. Bringing fun and enthusiasm to everything we do, working on your own initiative, and showing genuine care for children. Preparing healthy food options for the children to eat at breakfast and after school. Taking instruction from managers and colleagues for the smooth running of the setting and distribution of team members

Training:
The training will consist of training sessions that include face to face training, online webinars and e-learning that will be delivered in the workplace. All training sessions will be delivered bi-weekly on the same day and time, to ensure ease of attending the sessions during worktime. 

Training Outcome:
Full-time employment as a Play Leader, Wraparound Settings Lead, Holiday Club Activity Lead, Holiday Club Manager or Wraparound Manager with ourselves.

Employer Description:
Essex Professional Coaching is a children’s activity, education and childcare provider established in 2017. Our vision is to inspire the next generation to lead healthier, happier and more active lives. Currently we work in partnership with over 40 primary schools, delivering provision that positively impacts and engages thousands of children across a range of settings and activities on a weekly basis.

Working Hours :
School term time: You will be working Monday to Friday at a variety of different primary schools. School holidays: You will work Monday to Friday on one of our holiday club provisions shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience