Playworker Apprentice
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Company: EA COACHING LTD
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Location: Northampton, NN1 1TY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000043088
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: Monday - Friday (available working hours 7.30am - 6.00pm).
Brief Description
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals with a passion for working with children. As a Playworker Apprentice, you will support the delivery of engaging, safe and inclusive before-school, after-school and holiday club sessions, helping children learn, develop and have fun through play.
Training to be Provided
On successful completion of the programme, you will achieve a Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve these qualifications before completing their End Point Assessment.
Future Prospects
- We have an intensive training structure to ensure that our staff are qualified to the highest possible standard
- Our most talented and ambitious professionals can make their way through our bespoke career journey
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice, you'll work within schools and gain valuable hands-on experience alongside experienced staff while developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Playworker.
What you'll do at work
The role of a Playworker Apprentice includes:
- Assist in delivering high-quality before-school, after-school and holiday club sessions.
- Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play.
- Create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children.
- Encourage children's creativity, confidence and independence.
- Help set up and pack away play equipment and resources.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed.
- Complete 6 hours of off-the-job training each week as part of your apprenticeship.
Other Information
Working week will consist of hours between Monday to Friday, 7.30am and 5.00pm, and weekends when required. A driving licence is essential as there will be travel between various locations.