Playworker Apprenticeship

About the role

Apprentice Playworker 🚀

Ready to dive into the world of childcare and make a real impact? Premier Education is offering a fantastic Apprenticeship opportunity where you'll earn while you learn, gaining awesome hands-on experience in childcare and activity delivery. Get ready for a fun and rewarding gig! 🥳

As a Playworker Apprentice, you'll be right in the mix, supporting before and after school clubs, holiday camps, and super engaging activities that help kids stay active, social, and confident. This isn't just a job; it's your chance to get real workplace experience, earn recognized qualifications, receive ongoing mentoring, and kickstart a serious career in childcare, education, or sport with a company that's growing and trusts its team. 🌟

If you're passionate about working with kids, keen to build practical skills, and looking for a long-term career path with a reputable organization, this is your moment! You'll be all about providing top-notch childcare, following our established policies and procedures.

Your Mission:

• Team up with the Setting Manager to plan, prep, and deliver epic play sessions in a safe and nurturing space.
• Be a pro at childcare, including safely collecting kids from school and handing them over to parents/carers. 👋
• Offer support and guidance to playworkers and volunteers when needed.
• Get the play area ready for action – think setting up furniture and equipment.
• Handle snacks and drinks, keeping hygiene, health, and safety standards on lock. ✅
• Administer first aid if you're trained and it's needed. 🩹
• Chat with the kids and get their ideas for activities. 🗣️
• Boost parental involvement in the club.
• Foster awesome working relationships with schools and colleagues.
• Keep communication flowing smoothly with everyone – kids, parents, schools, and other agencies. 🤝
• Complete relevant training to level up your skills. 📚
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure work environment.
• Operate within club policies, procedures, and Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.
• Pitch in with Ofsted inspections when required.

Reporting to: Middle Management Team.

Working alongside: Awesome kids, supportive parents/carers, fellow staff, volunteers, schools, and other childcare/play organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Help the setting manager with planning, preparing and delivering quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment
• Provide comprehensive care for children, including collecting them from school and delivering them safely to parents or carers
• Set up the play space, including moving furniture and play equipment
• Provide refreshments and ensure hygiene, health and safety standards are met
• Work within the framework of the club’s policies and procedures and the Early Years Foundation Stage