PlayWorker apprentice
IN SCHOOL SPORTS LTD · Ely, CB7 4RB
Playworker (level 2)
Are you interested in a career working with children? We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated play workers or childcare workers who want to educate and inspire children in a primary school setting. Positions are available for working in before and after-school clubs.
The work
The successful candidate will need to:
- Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, able to support children in reading, writing and maths as they will be allocated time to continue with their learning during the session
- Will be able to prepare healthy snacks for the children
- Participate in a range of activities with the children during sessions both inside and outside
- Be able to assist with the planning of activities, supporting and engaging with children during the sessions
- Will have a general understanding of play work principals and seven characteristics of learning
Desirable:
- Appropriate Level 2 (or above) qualification (Child Care related)
- Experience of working within a play-based setting
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Appropriate child protection training
- Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
All training in the above will be available if successful within the interview process.
Training
Playworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The apprenticeship training will take place within our selected schools, where you will gain hands-on experience in sports coaching
- Additionally, you will have bi-weekly sessions with your tutor from Educationwise to support your learning and development
- Training provider: Educationwise
- More information regarding the course can be found at their website
Training provider: THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD
What you come out with
- Playworker progress into lead roles within our venues
- Management progress and senior lead roles
- Further progression into roles within primary school settings
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE Childcare Level 2
- Desired · English GCSE/Functional Skills *A-C/9-4
- Desired · Maths GCSE/Functional Skills *A-C/9-4
Things to consider
Driving licence required.
The employer
Welcome to Premier Education! As the no.1 provider of physical activity to children in the UK, we pride ourselves on the range of courses we deliver by high-quality coaches. Choosing the right provider of enrichment or care for your child can seem daunting, but with our provision being delivered in 2200 primary schools each week we are confident in our reputation. Find out more about what we could do for you and your child. In Schools Sports is a franchise of Premier Education and delivers in primary schools across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. It has been delivering provisions for over 15 years, with currently over 40 staff members who educate and inspire the next generation!
Workplaces
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