Supervise and support children during breakfast club and after-school play sessions.
Help set up, deliver, and clear away engaging play activities both indoors and outdoors.
Encourage children’s participation in creative, imaginative, and physical play that supports social, emotional, and physical development.
Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and respect among children.
Ensure children are safe and well cared for, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and carers to support the children’s needs.
Contribute ideas to planning and evaluating play activities as part of the team.
Undertake training and complete all requirements of the Level 2 Playwork Apprenticeship.
Carry out additional duties as required by the Playleader or school management.
Training:As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role. At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities. You'll be working to complete the Playworker level 2 apprenticeship standard, which will include any required Functional Skills in English and maths.
Training is delivered either online or in person at our training centre in Hackney, offering flexibility to suit your needs. You'll be supported by experienced tutors and assessors throughout your apprenticeship, ensuring you stay on track and successfully complete your qualification.Training Outcome:Progression Pathways After Playworker Level 2:
1. Further Training & Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Playwork → To deepen skills and qualify for more senior playworker or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) → If they’d like to move into nursery or early years classroom settings.
Specialist short courses → e.g. safeguarding, paediatric first aid, special educational needs (SEN support).
2. Career Progression in Playwork/Schools
Playworker (qualified, non-apprentice role) – working independently in breakfast/after-school clubs or holiday schemes.
Senior Playworker / Team Leader – supporting staff, leading activities, ensuring safeguarding standards.
Out of School Club Supervisor/Manager – managing wraparound care provision.
3. Wider Education/Childcare Pathways
Move into roles in primary schools as a teaching assistant (with further qualifications).
Progress towards Level 4/5 in Playwork or Early Years (e.g. Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 apprenticeship).
Consider pathways into youth work, sports coaching, or community education.
Employer Description:Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.Working Hours :Monday - Friday.
Morning shift: 7:30am until 8:30am.
Afternoon shift: 2:30pm until 6:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Set up learning spaces, including moving equipment
Assist in monitoring and maintaining a safe environment
Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering a high-quality playing environment
Provide comprehensive care for children of all ages
Support and maintain the logging of confidential records
Support children with literacy and numeracy
Help maintain good relationships with schools, parents, and children
Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure child welfare is a priority
Contribute to team discussions and continuous professional development
Training:All your learning for the programme will be done remotely via Teams, including 1:2:1 online sessions with your tutor.
On completion, you will achieve a Level 2 Playworker qualification and Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.Training Outcome:
Following completion of the apprenticeship, there will be further employment opportunities available
Employer Description:Join the leading provider of PE & School Sport in the UK and start your Premier Career Pathway. We are a national company with a local voice.Working Hours :Will be discussed at interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Team working....Read more...
To organise and deliver a variety of stimulating activities, creative games and outdoor experiences appropriate to the children’s age and development stages
Motivate and encourage the children to participate in activities and explore and create their own activities
Setting up play areas, providing a variety of play materials, and ensuring the environment is safe and stimulating for children
Supporting the positive behaviour of pupils, ensuring an appropriate level of behaviour at all times in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
Building positive relationships with children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care
Providing basic first aid or seeking help from a designated first aider and ensuring that any incident is properly recorded
To keep attendance records of children using the clubs
Ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures
To provide and prepare safe nutritional snacks for children, taking into account food allergies /dietary requirements
To attend training as agreed with the Before and After School Club Supervisor to support your development
Ensure a clean, tidy environment conducive to fostering good health and safety practice
Support and uphold the Christian ethos of the school
Training:Playworker Level 2.
This will take place at home, the workplace or Twickenham Training Centre.
This will be one day per week.Training Outcome:Early Years Educator, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.Employer Description:Primary school in ChessingtonWorking Hours :Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 8:45am and 3:20pm - 6pm and Fridays 7:30am - 8:45am and 3:20pm - 4:15pmSkills: Communication skills....Read more...
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
To work within a team to ensure that the club maintains a safe and welcoming environment for all children who attend
To assist in the effective running of the setting
To monitor and actively encourage high levels of behaviour amongst children who attend
To provide consistent motivation for other members of staff within the team and report issues to Deputy Manager/Manager
To prepare food for the children during snack times and to ensure appropriate behaviour from children during this period
To attend all staff meetings and actively participate in the production of upcoming activities/events. Also to provide constructive feedback on how to improve various aspects of the clubs
To monitor the children’s behaviour and deal with issues appropriately, and report any issues or concerns to Club Manager/Deputy Manager and or Club Owner immediately
To attend training courses when required
To have a clear understanding of the Policies and Procedures and put them into practice wherever possible
To contribute on a daily basis in cleaning/tidying of clubs to ensure a clean and safe environment for all
To assist in the recording of all accidents/incidents and to inform club manager/Deputy Manager immediately of said accident/incident
To assist in the recording of activities provided during course of session
To assist the Club Manager/Deputy Manager in promoting a happy workforce
Sign in and out of club when in attendance
Training:Playworker Level 2.Training Outcome:On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will have developed the skills and experience needed to progress into a range of roles within childcare, education, and playwork settings.
Potential development opportunities include:
Progression to a Level 3 Playwork Apprenticeship
Progression to a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Further development into specialist roles such as Level 5 Teaching Assistant (Specialist Support in Teaching and Learning)
Opportunities to move into Club Supervisor, Deputy Manager, or Manager roles within wraparound or playwork settings.
This apprenticeship can also act as a foundation for wider roles in the childcare and education sector, opening pathways into early years, sports coaching, or youth work.Employer Description:First registered with Ofsted in 2006, Funtastic is here to provide quality out of school care for children in a secure and stimulating environment. Our goal is to develop children's self-esteem, values, skills and independence. We are based at Christchurch Infants School, Christchurch Juniors School and at Burton CE Primary SchoolWorking Hours :Hours to be confirmed at interview. The role will involve working during wraparound hours (before and after school), and may also include additional hours during school holidays.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
You’ll support children aged 3-11 in a fun, safe, and engaging environment creating exciting play opportunities, building confidence, and encouraging healthy activity. This role is ideal for someone who’s enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys making a positive difference every day.
Please note: Due to Ofsted regulations, applicants must be 18 or over.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up and lead fun, inclusive play and learning activities
Support children during wraparound hours (before school, lunchtime, and after school - alternating each week)
Maintain a safe and caring environment and complete basic risk assessments
Promote healthy eating and help prepare nutritious snacks
Build strong relationships with children, parents, and school staff
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS principles at all times
Essential Skills & Attributes:
Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
Caring, empathetic, and dependable
Good communication and teamwork skills
Confident literacy and numeracy to support children’s learning
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Training:Training will be delivered remotely by Educationwise.
The apprentice will complete off-the-job training for 6 hours per week, which will be planned around their working hours. All training sessions will take place online, meaning there is no need to travel to a college or training centre.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a Lead Playworker, Sports Coach, or Activity Leader role.Employer Description:At Premier Education, our business has developed to become more than just providers of sport and activity. This is still a big part of what we do – our holiday clubs and after-school sports clubs remain hugely popular with families all over the UK who want to encourage a love for sport in their kids.
But providing active care during those before and after school periods is now our biggest service, with over 200 primary schools now benefiting from our wraparound care provision.
It’s no surprise that our wraparound care offering is so popular. The government wants all primary school children to have access to before and after school care by September 2026, meaning all schools are having to offer the provision, or at least signpost to a local alternative.
Because of this, the need to staff wraparound care provisions with fun, caring and dedicated playworkers has become a priority for both schools and for external providers such as ourselves.
Playworkers provide safe, nurturing and enriching environments for children in a range of settings. Crucially, playworkers are there to supervise children and set up play activities without directing the play. They may lead children in a specific activity or sport, but their main role is to allow children to explore how and what they want to play, for themselves.
We know that having the chance to learn new skills, gain qualifications and progress in their career is a priority for many, and our training partner Educationwise allows exactly that.
We have many opportunities available for traineeships and apprenticeships so even if you have little or no experience, our programmes can provide you with valuable support and learning.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Patience....Read more...
You’ll support children aged 3–11 in a fun, safe, and engaging environment creating exciting play opportunities, building confidence, and encouraging healthy activity. This role is ideal for someone who’s enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys making a positive difference every day.
Please note: Due to Ofsted regulations, applicants must be 18 or over.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and lead fun, inclusive play and learning activities.
Support children during wraparound hours (before school, lunchtime, and after school – alternating each week).
Maintain a safe and caring environment and complete basic risk assessments.
Promote healthy eating and help prepare nutritious snacks.
Build strong relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS principles at all times.
Essential Skills & Attributes
Passionate about working with children and supporting their development.
Caring, empathetic, and dependable.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Confident literacy and numeracy to support children’s learning.
Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Training:Training will be delivered remotely by EducationWise,
The apprentice will complete off-the-job training for 6 hours per week, which will be planned around their working hours. All training sessions will take place online, meaning there is no need to travel to a college or training centre.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a Lead Playworker, Sports Coach, or Activity Leader role.Employer Description:At Premier Education, our business has developed to become more than just providers of sport and activity. This is still a big part of what we do – our holiday clubs and after-school sports clubs remain hugely popular with families all over the UK who want to encourage a love for sport in their kids.
But providing active care during those before and after school periods is now our biggest service, with over 200 primary schools now benefiting from our wraparound care provision.
It’s no surprise that our wraparound care offering is so popular. The government wants all primary school children to have access to before and after school care by September 2026, meaning all schools are having to offer the provision, or at least signpost to a local alternative.
Because of this, the need to staff wraparound care provisions with fun, caring and dedicated playworkers has become a priority for both schools and for external providers such as ourselves.
Playworkers provide safe, nurturing and enriching environments for children in a range of settings. Crucially, playworkers are there to supervise children and set up play activities without directing the play. They may lead children in a specific activity or sport, but their main role is to allow children to explore how and what they want to play, for themselves.
We know that having the chance to learn new skills, gain qualifications and progress in their career is a priority for many, and our training partner Educationwise allows exactly that.
We have many opportunities available for traineeships and apprenticeships so even if you have little or no experience, our programmes can provide you with valuable support and learning.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pmSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Patience....Read more...
