Wraparound Care Leader Apprenticeship
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Company: ACTIVEE COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN SPORT LTD
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Location: Leeds, LS13 2JJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000040503
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Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2026
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Start Date: 16/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: To be confirmed.
Brief Description
Kick-start your career in childcare with this Playworker Apprentice role. You'll support children through fun, creative and inclusive play in breakfast clubs, after-school and holiday settings while gaining valuable experience, recognised training and skills for a rewarding future.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard – masterclass programme:
- The Playworker Role & Playwork Principles
- Safeguarding, Child Protection & Professional Boundaries
- Health, Safety & Dynamic Risk-Benefit Practice
- Child Development, Play Types & Play Theory
- Observation, Reflection & Supporting Child-Led Play
- Communication, Relationships & Behaviour Support
- Inclusive Practice, SEND & Equality in Play
- Creating Play Spaces & Loose Parts Play
- Physical Play, Outdoor Learning & Active Lifestyles
- Planning Play Opportunities & Responding to Children’s Interests
- Teamwork, Families, Communities & Multi-Agency Working
- Reflective Practice, Professional Development & Quality Improvement
- Preparing for Success (Gateway & AA Preparation)
Future Prospects
We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
- Permanent Playworker
- Senior Playworker
- Wraparound Care Leader
- Nursery Practitioner
- Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
- Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Childcare Team Leader
- Holiday Club Leader
- Further qualifications within childcare, education and early years
Vacancy Detail
Key aspects of the role include:
- Supporting children during breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and holiday provision
- Creating engaging play opportunities indoors and outdoors
- Supporting children's wellbeing, development and independence through play
- Facilitating creative, imaginative, physical and social play experiences
- Supporting physically active play and outdoor learning opportunities
- Assisting with the setup and maintenance of play environments
- Supporting children with differing needs and abilities
- Promoting inclusion, participation and positive relationships
- Carrying out health and safety checks and risk assessments
- Supporting snack preparation and healthy eating routines
- Maintaining records such as accident forms and attendance registers
- Supporting safe collection and handover procedures
- Applying safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
- Working alongside colleagues, families and other professionals to support children's needs