Playworker Apprentice
SB Sports Coaching
Hailsham, BN27 4DS
Closes in 17 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 November 2024
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.
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Training course
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Playworker (level 2)
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Hours
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To be confirmed at interview stage.
30 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
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
North Street
Hellingly
Hailsham
BN27 4DS
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.
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
Full Driving License is required as you be working in these other locations as well BN16 4JR & BN12 4RN
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
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000285434.
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Closes in 17 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)
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