Playworker Level 2 Apprenticeship

Playworkers work in a range of play settings offering different models of play work. The purpose of our curriculum is to support playworkers to develop into positive, flexible and team-focused members of staff, and to support them to provide the best possible provision for the children in their care.

Training:

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments. We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio.

Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship. These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH. 

You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

Training Outcome:
Progress within your setting as a supervisor or manager Work as a play work development officer for a local authority Move into a school as a Teaching Assistant Become self-employed and set up an after-school club or childcare project Move into an Early Years setting and proceed with an Early Years Educator Level 3 apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Aston-Mansfield’s Little Manor Play Project works with and supports children and families from the local community in several ways. During term-time, we deliver daily Breakfast Club and After-School Club sessions for children aged 5-11. During the school holidays, we deliver a Holiday Playscheme and Youth Programme. Our affordable wraparound care allows parents and carers to enrage in work or study and/or access respite. All our activities are designed to facilitate social, physical, emotional and creative development through a range of play experiences delivered in a safe and supportive environment. We are passionate about improving children’s’ confidence, skills, mental-health and resilience.

Working Hours :
• Term time – 25hrs/week. 1pm – 6.00pm, 5 days a week. • School holidays - 39 hrs/week. 8.30am – 6.00pm, 4 days a week. + 1hr meeting time. Hours may be shifted t o accommodate occasional Breakfast Club cover

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience