Level 2 Playworker apprentice

Summary

We are currently seeking applicants aged 18 and over, in line with Ofsted regulations, to join our team as a Level 2 Apprentice Playworker. This exciting opportunity involves working within a school setting, supporting day-to-day activities, and helping the provision grow and thrive.

Wage

£9,815 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Playworker (level 2)

Hours

Working hours and shift patterns will be discussed and confirmed during the interview stage.

25 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment
Providing comprehensive care for the children including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers
Setting up the play space including moving furniture and play equipment
Providing refreshments and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety standards are met
Administering first aid when necessary
Consulting with children and involving them in planning activities
Helping with club administration, where necessary
Encouraging parental involvement in the club
Facilitating good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, and schools
Undertaking appropriate and relevant training
Keeping the work environment healthy, safe and secure
Working within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures

Where you'll work

Abbey Hey Lane
Abbey Hey
Manchester
M18 8PF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

Your training course

Playworker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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

Playworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprentice will be training with Educationwise, the designated training provider for this programme
All training is delivered fully remotely, allowing apprentices to learn alongside their practical experience in the workplace

More training information

Educationwise provides a structured, flexible remote learning experience to support apprentices throughout their programme
All coursework, assessments, and tutor support are delivered online
For more information about the apprenticeship and Educationwise’s training approach, please visit their website

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Childcare (grade Level 1, 2 or 3)
English & Maths (grade Grade 4 / C or above)
Health & Social Care (grade Level 2 or 3)
Sport (grade Level 2 or Level 3)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

We are a sports coaching provider that deliver P.E. & sports within schools. We also deliver community programmes during holiday camps.

After this apprenticeship

There is potential for the successful apprentice to progress onto a Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship with us, offering further development and leadership opportunities within the organisation

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