Playworker Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work within local community settings, within schools and holiday camps. Working alongside our team, you will be caring and supporting children in play. You will be creating a stimulating and adventurous environment, allowing children to choose how they want to play.

Annual wage: £10,920 a year
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Training course: Playworker (level 2)
Hours: To be confirmed at interview stage.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 December
Duration: 1 year 2 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Set up learning spaces including moving equipment
Assist in monitoring and maintaining a safe environment
Assist with planning, preparing and delivering a high-quality playing environment
Provide comprehensive care for children of all ages
Support and maintain the logging of confidential records
Support children with literacy and numeracy
Supporting in the maintaining of good relationships with school, parents and children

Where you’ll work

Seymour Road

Crawley

RH11 9ES

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

Your training course

Playworker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Observe and reflect on play behaviours.

Communicate sensitively using relevant language and behaviour.

Promote diversity and inclusion in Playwork practice.

Identify ways to remove barriers which can prevent some children and young people playing.

Undertake reflective observations to improve own practice and the quality of the provision for children and young people.

Contribute to play audits.

Promote the value and benefits of play for all children and young people.

Assist with planning, creating and identifying loose parts to encourage and inspire sustainable practices, including recycling, reusing, reducing and repairing.

Recognise the benefits of risk taking in play and contribute to dynamic risk-benefit assessment.

Recognise that children and young people communicate with a range of different types of behaviour and may need Playworker support.

Support children and young people to understand and manage their emotions, feelings and actions.

Manage interactions with parents/caregivers professionally.

Recognise the importance of respecting professional boundaries when lone working or conducting intimate care with children and young people and using social media with children, young people and families.

Contribute to health and safety checks.

Follow emergency incidents or common illness/infections policies and procedures, administering first aid and completing records when required.

Use active listening and communication techniques when interacting with children and young people playing, identifying any potential concerns if they occur.

Contribute to recording and reporting procedures as required by the play setting.

Contribute to administrative and financial record keeping.

Promote healthy eating and an active lifestyle, ensuring specific dietary and cultural needs are met.

Maintain a clean environment according to local and national policies and procedures.

Contribute to ensuring security arrangements are followed, such as children’s arrival and departures from the setting.

Work as part of a team to support and supervise children and young people on off-site trips, complying with formal risk assessment of venues visited.

Apply Playwork approaches in own role, incorporating new and emerging themes.

Reflect on own practice to create a personal development plan with supervisor.

Recognise the boundaries of own self and other Playworkers’ interaction with children, and when it is necessary to report incidents to the appropriate safeguarding lead and Local Authority Designated Officer – LADO if appropriate when a Playworkers’ behaviour towards a child may pose a risk of harm.

Apply the play work approach depending on the individual need.

Your training plan

The training for the programme will include online learning, webinars, practical sessions and visits in the workplace
On completion you will achieve a level 2 Playworker qualification and Functional Skills in maths and English as required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/4-9)
Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

The working week will be discussed at interview stage.

About this company

Whether it’s after-school gymnastics, curricular fencing classes or Performing Arts Holiday Camps, Premier Education have been loved across the UK since 1999. Our sessions are designed for children of all abilities and are run by highly trained professionals.

https://www.premier-education.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We believe that by working in our organisation you will be equipped with a wide range of skills and experiences that will allow you to be prepared for future employment

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