Apprentice Play Worker

The Playworker apprentice role generally incorporates:

Working directly with pupils across all key stages Working directly with pupils across all key stages in playwork related activities Supporting the delivery of Ofsted registered wraparound care provision in schools, understanding the legislation that governs this type of work Delivering breakfast club, after-school clubs and lunchtime activities Facilitating a range of engaging play, crafts and sports activities for children Delivery of a range of interventions to support targeted pupil learning Supporting holiday camp programmes and activities (where necessary) Offering support to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Arranging and setting-up equipment and resources to create effective learning environments Conducting risk assessments to ensure a healthy, safe, and secure environment Planning and delivering high-quality play activities in a safe and caring setting Ensuring the environment is inclusive and caters to all children’s needs, including SEN Seeking children’s views and involving them in planning activities, respecting their preferences Facilitating child-centered play, allowing safe risks and challenges Helping prepare nutritious snacks, promoting independence and self-choice Safeguarding Children: understanding and applying safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns immediately. Maintaining confidential records such as accident forms and safeguarding disclosures Providing care for children, including safe collection from classes and delivery to parents/carers Meeting the needs of EYFS children, understanding additional roles Supporting intimate care situations respectfully and safely

Training Outcome:

Direct career routes:

Senior Playworker Inclusion / SEND Playworker Holiday Club or Play Scheme Leader Playwork Supervisor Playwork Manager Out of School Club Manager

Related career routes:

Early Years Practitioner Nursery Practitioner Teaching Assistant Learning Support / SEN Support Worker
Youth Worker Community or Family Support Worker Forest School Practitioner

Employer Description:

We are a well-established local organisation who are committed to promoting high quality Physical Education, activity and wellbeing. We are passionate about enthusing children to move their bodies and to enjoy being physically active in both curriculum time, and in a childcare setting.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday term times, generally 2.00pm - 6.00pm. School holiday camps may vary between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm.

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