Apprentice Playworker

We are a dedicated sports coaching company specialising in delivering high-quality physical education and sports sessions in primary schools. Alongside our PE provision, we also provide wraparound care before and after school, ensuring children are supported, active, and engaged throughout the day. Our work not only inspires children to enjoy sport and develop healthy lifestyles, but also supports schools by offering structured, reliable, and enriching activities that enhance the school day. For an apprentice, working with us offers the opportunity to: Gain hands-on experience in sports coaching and childcare. Develop confidence in leading sessions with children of different ages and abilities. Work alongside experienced coaches who provide mentoring and professional development. Build valuable skills in organisation, teamwork, and communication that are transferable to a career in sport, education, or childcare.

Monday - Friday, term time only - 7.30am - 8.45am and 3.25pm - 6.00pm. 20 hours a week1 year 2 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Able to reliably travel to and from the school for both the morning and after-school shifts, A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their play and development, Reliable, responsible and punctual, Friendly and approachable, Good communication skills, Patient and able to work well with children, Willing to learn and develop new skills, Able to work effectively as part of a team, Willing to complete the required safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, An interest in childcare, education, playwork or sport, Previous experience working with children in a paid, voluntary, school, childcare, sports coaching or similar setting, Previous experience supporting play or activity sessions, Safeguarding, First Aid or other relevant childcare qualifications

Requirements

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Skills

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

Other requirements

Essential:

• Able to reliably travel to and from the school for both the morning and after-school shifts
• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their play and development
• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• Friendly and approachable
• Good communication skills
• Patient and able to work well with children
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to complete the required safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check
• An interest in childcare, education, playwork or sport

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children in a paid, voluntary, school, childcare, sports coaching or similar setting
• Previous experience supporting play or activity sessions
• Safeguarding, First Aid or other relevant childcare qualifications

After this apprenticeship

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Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress within Premier Education depending on performance, available vacancies and suitable opportunities.