Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship

NEXT STEP TRAINING LTD · Lewisham

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Social careIntermediate Level 2On-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Preschool and Afterschool Club is run by a team of dedicated, caring and qualified staff, who have more than 18 years experience between them of caring for children. All our extracurricular activities are created to help children keep active, develop their imagination and skills such as social skills.

Monday to Friday, working hours TBC. 20 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English/Functional (grade G4)
  • Maths/Functional (grade G4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After this apprenticeship

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

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

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 27 Sep 2026
Apply by 30 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

SE14 5DJ

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