Level 2 Playworker apprentice

You’ll support children aged 3-11 in a fun, safe, and engaging environment creating exciting play opportunities, building confidence, and encouraging healthy activity. This role is ideal for someone who’s enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys making a positive difference every day.

Please note: Due to Ofsted regulations, applicants must be 18 or over.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and lead fun, inclusive play and learning activities Support children during wraparound hours (before school, lunchtime, and after school - alternating each week) Maintain a safe and caring environment and complete basic risk assessments Promote healthy eating and help prepare nutritious snacks Build strong relationships with children, parents, and school staff Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS principles at all times

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Passionate about working with children and supporting their development Caring, empathetic, and dependable Good communication and teamwork skills Confident literacy and numeracy to support children’s learning Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Training:

Training will be delivered remotely by Educationwise.

The apprentice will complete off-the-job training for 6 hours per week, which will be planned around their working hours. All training sessions will take place online, meaning there is no need to travel to a college or training centre.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a Lead Playworker, Sports Coach, or Activity Leader role.

Employer Description:
At Premier Education, our business has developed to become more than just providers of sport and activity. This is still a big part of what we do – our holiday clubs and after-school sports clubs remain hugely popular with families all over the UK who want to encourage a love for sport in their kids. But providing active care during those before and after school periods is now our biggest service, with over 200 primary schools now benefiting from our wraparound care provision. It’s no surprise that our wraparound care offering is so popular. The government wants all primary school children to have access to before and after school care by September 2026, meaning all schools are having to offer the provision, or at least signpost to a local alternative. Because of this, the need to staff wraparound care provisions with fun, caring and dedicated playworkers has become a priority for both schools and for external providers such as ourselves. Playworkers provide safe, nurturing and enriching environments for children in a range of settings. Crucially, playworkers are there to supervise children and set up play activities without directing the play. They may lead children in a specific activity or sport, but their main role is to allow children to explore how and what they want to play, for themselves. We know that having the chance to learn new skills, gain qualifications and progress in their career is a priority for many, and our training partner Educationwise allows exactly that. We have many opportunities available for traineeships and apprenticeships so even if you have little or no experience, our programmes can provide you with valuable support and learning.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

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