Playworker Apprentice

Playworkers support the delivery of safe, engaging and inclusive play opportunities for children aged 4-11 during breakfast and after-school clubs. This role provides hands-on childcare experience while completing a Level 2 Playworker apprenticeship with Educationwise Academy.

What you'll do

Assist with planning, preparing and delivering engaging play opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment for children aged 4-11.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Assisting with planning and delivering safe, fun and inclusive play activities.
• Supporting the Site Lead with the daily running of breakfast and after-school clubs.
• Collecting children from school and ensuring they are safely handed over to parents/carers.
• Setting up play spaces, including moving furniture and play equipment.
• Providing refreshments while maintaining hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Administering first aid where required.
• Encouraging children to take part in activities and supporting their well-being.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and club policies, including EYFS where relevant.
• Undertaking training and development as part of the apprenticeship programme.
• Maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for all children.

Training

Training will take place in the workplace while supporting breakfast and after-school club sessions, alongside online learning and tutor support provided by Educationwise Academy.

Functional Skills in English and maths may also be included if required.

After the apprenticeship

• Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you will become a fully certified playworker with opportunities for further development.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade A*-C/4-9)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)
• Essential: Experience working with children, any setting aged 4 to 11. (grade Children aged 4 to 11.)

Things to consider

Essential:

• Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations.
• Previous experience working with children aged 4-11 in a paid or voluntary setting.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory reference from their most recent employer.
• Ability to create safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and promoting children's well-being.
• Enthusiasm, energy and passion for working with children.
• Reliable transport to attend morning and afternoon sessions.

Desirable:

• Level 2 qualification in childcare.
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and Enhanced
• DBS certificates, or willingness to obtain these.
• Basic IT skills.

About the employer

As the UK's largest provider of school physical activity and childcare services, Premier Education works with over 2,500 schools nationwide. We're home to over 1,000 Activity Professionals, offering flexible roles, competitive pay, and the chance to make a positive impact on children's lives through physical education and sport.

Premier Sportscoach Solutions Ltd is a franchise partner of Premier Education. The organisation delivers engaging sports and activity programmes in schools, helping children develop confidence, teamwork and a love for physical activity.

Apprentices will gain hands-on experience delivering activities while completing a apprenticeships through Educationwise Academy, with opportunities to develop a long-term career in coaching, playworker and leadership and management.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Playworker (level 2), Care services
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: 30 hours per week, term-time only, consisting of approximately 24 hours of delivery and 6 hours of protected apprenticeship study time. Morning and after-school shifts.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year
• Other locations: Bristol, BS31 2NB; Bristol, BS31 1GE; Wadhurst, TN5 7EN; West Malling, ME19 4AL; Woodbridge, IP12 4JH; Woodbridge, IP13 9EY