Apprentice Play Worker

About the role

Playworker Apprentice 🚀

Ready to level up your career and make a real difference? We're looking for enthusiastic Playworker Apprentices to join our awesome team! This is your chance to dive into the world of childcare and have a blast doing it. You'll be working directly with kids of all ages, sparking their creativity, and helping them grow. 🌟

What You'll Be Doing:

• Playtime Pro: Engage with pupils across all key stages in super fun playwork activities. Get ready to get creative! 🎨
• Wraparound Warrior: Support our Ofsted-registered wraparound care, meaning breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, and lunchtime adventures. You'll get to grips with the important rules of this work. 📜
• Activity Ace: Deliver a huge range of exciting play, crafts, and sports activities. Think epic games and cool projects! ⚽️
• Learning Champion: Support targeted pupil learning with engaging interventions. Help kids discover their potential. 🧠
• Holiday Hero: Jump into action with our holiday camp programmes and activities when needed. Summer and holiday vibes guaranteed! ☀️
• Early Years Explorer: Offer support to our youngest learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You’ll be their go-to person! 👋
• Environment Engineer: Set up and arrange equipment to create inspiring learning spaces. Make every area a place for fun and learning! 🏕️
• Safety First: Conduct risk assessments to keep everyone healthy, safe, and secure. Your vigilance is key! 🛡️
• Child-Centric Creator: Plan and deliver high-quality play activities in a safe and caring environment. It's all about the kids! ❤️
• Inclusion Ambassador: Ensure our environment is inclusive and caters to the needs of ALL children, including those with SEN. Everyone's welcome! 🤝
• Voice of the Child: Actively seek children's views and involve them in planning activities, respecting their ideas. Their voice matters! 📣
• Adventure Facilitator: Facilitate child-centered play, allowing for safe risks and challenges. Let them explore and discover! ✨
• Snack Superstar: Help prepare nutritious snacks, encouraging independence and self-choice. Fueling fun! 🍎
• Safeguarding Guardian: Understand and apply safeguarding procedures. Your role in protecting children is vital. Report any concerns immediately. 🚨
• Record Keeper: Maintain confidential records like accident forms and safeguarding disclosures. Accuracy is important! 📝
• Caregiver Extraordinaire: Provide essential care, including safe collection from classes and delivery to parents/carers. Trust and responsibility are key. 🚶‍♀️
• EYFS Expert: Meet the needs of EYFS children, understanding their unique requirements and additional roles. 🧸

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, get qualified, and kickstart an amazing career in childcare. If you're passionate, energetic, and ready to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Working directly with pupils and facilitating engaging play, crafts and sports activities.
• Supporting the delivery of wraparound care provision and holiday camp programmes.
• Delivering breakfast club, after-school clubs and lunchtime activities.
• Arranging equipment, conducting risk assessments and ensuring a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment.
• Safeguarding Children, applying safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidential records.