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....Read more...
Duties:
Supervise and engage children in various play activities
Create a safe and inclusive environment for children to explore and learn
Plan and implement age-appropriate games, crafts, and recreational activities
Encourage social interaction and positive behaviour among children
Assist with snack time and ensure dietary restrictions are followed
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of play areas
Training Outcome:Following the conclusion of the playworker apprenticeship, there is an additional step to become an assistant wrap around member of staff before a wrap around venue lead. Employer Description:We’re the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare. But we weren’t always that way.
Back in 1999, our founder David Batch set up the very first Premier Education session – football camps. Since then we’ve grown, evolving into the nationwide organisation that now delivers more than 18 million hours of activity to children across the country each year. Inspiring a life-long love of sport and being active is at the heart of everything we do.
As the organisation grew, so did our goals, vision, and values – and they all culminate to form our Culture Code. The five pillars of our culture helps determine every single part of Premier Education…Working Hours :Monday to Friday
07:15-09:00am
15:00-18:00pm.
These hours may be shared around various locations (Primary schools).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Creative,Patience....Read more...
