Playworker apprentice

As the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare services, Premier Education works with over 2,500 schools nationwide. We’re home to over 1,000 Activity Professionals, offering flexible roles, competitive pay, and the chance to make a positive impact on children’s lives through physical education and sport.

30 hours per week, term-time only, consisting of approximately 24 hours of delivery and 6 hours of protected apprenticeship study time. Morning and after-school shifts. 30 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations., Previous experience working with children aged 4–11 in a paid or voluntary setting., Ability to provide a satisfactory reference from their most recent employer., Ability to create safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities., Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead., Understanding of safeguarding processes and promoting children’s well-being., Enthusiasm, energy and passion for working with children., Reliable transport to attend morning and afternoon sessions., Level 2 qualification in childcare., Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and Enhanced, DBS certificates, or willingness to obtain these., Basic IT skills.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Experience working with children in:

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/4-9)
• Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

Essential:

• Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations.
• Previous experience working with children aged 4–11 in a paid or voluntary setting.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory reference from their most recent employer.
• Ability to create safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and promoting children’s well-being.
• Enthusiasm, energy and passion for working with children.
• Reliable transport to attend morning and afternoon sessions.

Desirable:

• Level 2 qualification in childcare.
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and Enhanced
• DBS certificates, or willingness to obtain these.
• Basic IT skills.

English (grade A*-C/4-9), Maths (grade A*-C/4-9), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations., Previous experience working with children aged 4–11 in a paid or voluntary setting., Ability to provide a satisfactory reference from their most recent employer., Ability to create safe, fun and inclusive play opportunities., Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from the Site Lead., Understanding of safeguarding processes and promoting children’s well-being., Enthusiasm, energy and passion for working with children., Reliable transport to attend morning and afternoon sessions., Level 2 qualification in childcare., Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene and Enhanced, DBS certificates, or willingness to obtain these., Basic IT skills.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you will become a fully certified playworker with opportunities for further development.