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 WorkerYouth 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....Read more...
What you'll do at work:
Support to Teaching instructor:
Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual instructors
Support the instructor in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
Assist the instructor with the planning of learning activities
Assist the instructor in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to the instructor on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks
Experience working with children in any setting (e.g. schools, youth work, clubs)
Confident, energetic communicator and natural leader.
Reliable, organised and passionate about inspiring children
Able to work after-school hours and weekends
Positive Relationships:
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience
What you'll do at work:
Support to Teaching instructor:
Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
Support the instructor in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies
Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading
Assist the teaching instructor with the planning of learning activities
Assist the teaching instructor in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks
Policies and Procedures:
To reinforce company policies and procedures at all times and deal with any breaches swiftly and in an appropriate manner
To ensure that you have an excellent understanding and have a working knowledge of all aspects of Health and safety and the risks assessments that are in place
Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of the children and other professionals within the building by completing toilet checks and daily risk assessments for rooms
To ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in line with local authority and company procedures
Respond appropriately to issues regarding confidentiality
To work in partnership to ensure standards are continually being met in line with Ofsted requirements
To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children
To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately, in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
Training:
The training will be taking place at the apprentice workplace and the Development Coach will be having 121s with you on a monthly basis via Teams and face-to-face visits
Training Outcome:
Continued personal professional development training and support
Potential for a full-time role after apprenticeship
Employer Description:Founded in 2008, Young Engineers operates engineering afterschool activities in over 100 countries. Our mission is to prepare 4-15 year-old students for the changing demands of the 21st century workforce. With thousands of happy students around the world, Young Engineers has been recognized by the Harvard School of Education and the European Union Commission.Working Hours :Mondays - Friday, 14:00 - 17:50
Saturday, 09:00 - 14:00.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...