Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage of development
Build playful relationships with children, recognising professionalboundaries
Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements they may have
Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact with different environments, other children and young people and staff
Keep reflective records to inform future planning
Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice
Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other professionals
Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to include a range of loose parts which foster and stimulate children and young people’s imagination, and build an understanding of sustainable attitudes
Contribute to the process of risk-benefit assessment in children and young people’s play
Choose intervention styles that support children and young people, responding to their behaviour and extending their play
Build and maintain a professional relationship with parents andcaregivers in relation to their children’s experiences in the Playwork setting/local community
Assist in regular health and safety checks and the maintenance of equipment, resources, play structures, identifying and reporting any issues
Respond calmly to any accidents or emergencies that may occur during a Playwork session and record appropriately
Work in line with safeguarding policies and procedures to prevent and protect all children from harm
Contribute to appropriate administration and financial record keeping in relation to the play setting
Follow policies and procedures that support the health and wellbeing of children and young people, including preparing and providing food and activities
Work as part of a team to assist in cleaning and tidying up, including site opening and closure procedures
Work as part of a team to support and supervise children in off-site activities, including trips, outings, residentials and other community events
Participate in appraisals, professional development and trainingopportunities
Work within the professional boundaries of a Playworker, to protect the child’s welfare
Use their knowledge of child development, adapting to differentbehaviours and possible learning needs
Training:Playworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
This will take place at home, the workplace or Twickenham Training Centre
This will be 6 hours per week
Training Outcome:
Playworker full time, early years educator level 3 or nursery worker
Employer Description:Registered charity providing outdoor adventures play based in Marble Hill
Park.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 12.00pm - 6.00pm (hours may differ during school holidays).
Expectation to work one Saturday a month 9.00am - 3.00pm.Skills: Communication skills....Read more...
Wraparound care playworker
Become an activity professional
After school cub delivery
Curriculum delivery
High quality planning and pupil assessment
Training Outcome:As an activity professional, you will be involved in a high level of extracurricular activities and holiday course delivery.Whether this be a weekly tennis club, meeting the same group continuously to build confidence, the sessions are always extremely rewarding. This role is great for any coach with a particular passion inany sporting activity.Employer Description:We’re the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare. But we weren’t always that way. Back in 1999, our founder David Batch set up the very first Premier Education session – football camps. Since then, we’ve grown, evolving into the nationwide organisation that now
delivers more than 18 million hours of activity to children across the country each year. Inspiring a life-long love of sport and being active is at the heart of everything we do. As the organisation grew, so did our goals, vision, and values – and they all culminate to form our Culture Code. The five pillars of our culture help determine every single part of Premier Education.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
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
Training: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
Training Outcome:
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
Employer Description:We are a sports coaching provider that deliver P.E. & sports within schools. We also deliver community programmes during holiday camps.Working Hours :Working hours and shift patterns will be discussed and confirmed during the interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Patience....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for an Out of Afterschool Club Manager to join a well-regarded provider of early years education and childcare services, operating a network of nursery settings across the region.
As an Afterschool Club Manager, you will be responsible for leading a vibrant childcare setting, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, and providing high-quality play and learning experiences.
This is a part-time role working 30 hours a week offering a salary of £24,100 pro rata and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
? Overseeing the day-to-day running of the club, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding procedures
? Delivering a varied programme of activities tailored to children's interests and development stages
? Leading and supporting a team of playworkers, ensuring rotas, responsibilities, and training needs are well managed
? Acting as a key person for a small group of children, maintaining developmental records and building strong parent partnerships
? Managing health and safety protocols and responding appropriately to incidents or concerns
? Ensuring accurate records are maintained, including attendance, accident logs, menus, and observations
? Driving community engagement and marketing efforts to promote the setting locally
? Supporting grant applications and basic financial administration, such as petty cash and invoice processing
What we are looking for:
? Previously worked as an Afterschool Club Manager, Club Manager, Playworker, Nursery Nurse or in a similar role.
? Proven experience working in a childcare or playwork setting, ideally in a supervisory or management role
? A relevant qualification in early years, childcare, or playwork (Level 3 or above)
? Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding practices
? Confident managing a small team, including supervisions, appraisals, and rota planning
? Familiarity with health and safety protocols, risk assessme....Read more...
An opportunity has arisen for an Out of Afterschool Club Manager to join a well-regarded provider of early years education and childcare services, operating a network of nursery settings across the region.
As an Afterschool Club Manager, you will be responsible for leading a vibrant childcare setting, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, and providing high-quality play and learning experiences.
This is a part-time role working 30 hours a week offering a salary of £24,100 pro rata and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Overseeing the day-to-day running of the club, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding procedures
* Delivering a varied programme of activities tailored to children's interests and development stages
* Leading and supporting a team of playworkers, ensuring rotas, responsibilities, and training needs are well managed
* Acting as a key person for a small group of children, maintaining developmental records and building strong parent partnerships
* Managing health and safety protocols and responding appropriately to incidents or concerns
* Ensuring accurate records are maintained, including attendance, accident logs, menus, and observations
* Driving community engagement and marketing efforts to promote the setting locally
* Supporting grant applications and basic financial administration, such as petty cash and invoice processing
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as an Afterschool Club Manager, Club Manager, Playworker, Nursery Nurse or in a similar role.
* Proven experience working in a childcare or playwork setting, ideally in a supervisory or management role
* A relevant qualification in early years, childcare, or playwork (Level 3 or above)
* Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding practices
* Confident managing a small team, including supervisions, appraisals, and rota planning
* Familiarity with health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and incident management
* Comfortable using basic IT systems for communication and data management
What's on offer:
* Supportive and friendly team environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Opportunity to shape a growing and impactful childcare service
* Flexible working options during term time and holidays
* A chance to contribute to a valued community-based organisation
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a rewarding childcare setting and make a real difference.
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The Role:
This post involves working as a Teaching Assistant during the school day and being a playworker in our popular and oversubscribed After School Club on some days of the week. The role involves supporting class teachers and SENDCo, working with individual children, supervising and supporting at lunchtimes and running small group interventions
Main Duties:
Supervise and support all pupils, including those with special needs
Promote safety, inclusion, interaction, independence, and self-esteem
Encourage engagement in learning and provide feedback under teacher guidance
Administer First Aid (training provided)
Help maintain a positive classroom environment and display pupils’ work
Assist with lesson planning and pupil progress tracking
Provide feedback to teachers and support behaviour management
Build relationships with parents and assist with admin tasks
Work with children in various settings (indoor/outdoor)
Deliver and adjust structured learning activities, including core subjects
Support technology use and manage learning materials
Follow policies on safeguarding, safety, and data protection
Promote equality and contribute to the school’s ethos and CARE values
Collaborate with staff, attend meetings, undertake training, and support school trips
Training:As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:
Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma
On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals
Regular review meetings to track progress and development
Training Outcome:Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
