Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Promote learning through play in line with the framework
• Create a safe and stimulating environment
• Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming learning spaces
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times
• Observe and monitor children's progress
• Record observations and contribute to assessments and development plans
• Share relevant information with senior staff and parents as needed
• Promote positive behaviour and social skills
• Encourage kindness, sharing, and respectful behaviour
• Use positive reinforcement and model appropriate conduct
• Assist with daily routines
• Support children during mealtimes, toileting, dressing, and nap times
• Help establish consistent routines for comfort and stability
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
• Communicate effectively with team members, children, and families
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and follow data protection policies
• Follow nursery/setting policies and procedures
• Adhere to guidelines for safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and diversity
• Support in ensuring the setting meets regulatory and quality standards

• As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role
• Some of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard
• You'll be working to complete the Level 2 Playworker 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 will include a paediatric first aid qualification

Completing a Level 2 Playworker apprenticeship opens the door to a range of opportunities within the playworker, childcare and youth sectors. With this qualification, individuals develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support children and young people in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment.

As they gain experience, they may progress into roles such as:

• Playworker- supporting children’s play, development and wellbeing in settings such as after-school clubs, holiday clubs and play schemes
• Senior Playworker- taking on additional responsibilities, supporting other team members and helping to organise activities
• Playworker Team Leader- leading a small team and helping to ensure activities are safe, inclusive and well organised
• Playworker Supervisor or Coordinator- supporting the day-to-day running of playworker services and activities

Nursery based in Enfield