Playworker Apprentice

Supervise and support children during breakfast club and after-school play sessions Help set up, deliver, and clear away engaging play activities both indoors and outdoors Encourage children’s participation in creative, imaginative, and physical play that supports social, emotional, and physical development Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and respect among children Ensure children are safe and well cared for, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and carers to support the children’s needs Contribute ideas to planning and evaluating play activities as part of the team Undertake training and complete all requirements of the Level 2 Playwork Apprenticeship Carry out additional duties as required by the Playleader or school management

Training:
As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities You'll be working to complete the Playworker level 2 apprenticeship standard, which will include any required Functional Skills in English and maths Training is delivered either online or in person at our training centre in Hackney, offering flexibility to suit your needs You'll be supported by experienced tutors and assessors throughout your apprenticeship, ensuring you stay on track and successfully complete your qualification

Training Outcome:

Progression Pathways After Playworker Level 2:

Further Training & Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Playwork - To deepen skills and qualify for more senior playworker or supervisory roles Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) - If they’d like to move into nursery or early years classroom settings Specialist short courses - e.g. safeguarding, paediatric first aid, special educational needs (SEN support)

Career Progression in Playwork/Schools:

Playworker (qualified, non-apprentice role) - working independently in breakfast/after-school clubs or holiday schemes Senior Playworker / Team Leader - supporting staff, leading activities, ensuring safeguarding standards Out of School Club Supervisor/Manager - managing wraparound care provision

Wider Education/Childcare Pathways:

Move into roles in primary schools as a teaching assistant (with further qualifications) Progress towards Level 4/5 in Playwork or Early Years (e.g. Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 apprenticeship) Consider pathways into youth work, sports coaching, or community education

Employer Description:
Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Morning shift: 7:30am until 8:30am. Afternoon shift: 2:30pm until 6:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness