Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship
-
Company: NEXT STEP TRAINING LTD
-
Location: London, E16 1TU
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
-
Sector: Care services
-
Ref: NAS-2000056081
-
Application Deadline Date: 16/10/2026
-
Start Date: 23/10/2026
-
Positions Available: 1
-
Working Week: Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.
Brief Description
Being an apprentice at NextStep Training means earning while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognised qualifications. You'll receive expert training, personalised support, and a clear pathway to career progression. Enjoy discounted travel, exclusive discounts at over 350 retailers and reduced council tax.
Training to be Provided
- As an apprentice, you'll receive regular training alongside your job to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for your role
- Some of your working hours will be dedicated to off-the-job training, which includes study time, workshops, and learning activities. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard
- You'll be working to complete the Level 2 Playworker 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 will include a paediatric first aid qualification
Future Prospects
Completing a Level 2 Playworker apprenticeship opens the door to a range of opportunities within the playworker, childcare and youth sectors. With this qualification, individuals develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support children and young people in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment.
As they gain experience, they may progress into roles such as:
- Playworker- supporting children’s play, development and wellbeing in settings such as after-school clubs, holiday clubs and play schemes
Senior Playworker- taking on additional responsibilities, supporting other team members and helping to organise activities
Playworker Team Leader- leading a small team and helping to ensure activities are safe, inclusive and well organised - Playworker Supervisor or Coordinator- supporting the day-to-day running of playworker services and activities
Vacancy Detail
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Promote learning through play in line with the framework
- Create a safe and stimulating environment
- Help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming learning spaces
- Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times
- Observe and monitor children's progress
- Record observations and contribute to assessments and development plans
- Share relevant information with senior staff and parents as needed
- Promote positive behaviour and social skills
- Encourage kindness, sharing, and respectful behaviour
- Use positive reinforcement and model appropriate conduct
- Assist with daily routines
- Support children during mealtimes, toileting, dressing, and nap times
- Help establish consistent routines for comfort and stability
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
- Communicate effectively with team members, children, and families
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and follow data protection policies
- Follow nursery/setting policies and procedures
- Adhere to guidelines for safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and diversity
- Support in ensuring the setting meets regulatory and quality standards