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PlayWorker apprentice

IN SCHOOL SPORTS LTD · Ely

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Pay
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
14 months
Starts
23 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
20 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

Are you interested in a career working with children? We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated play workers or childcare workers who want to educate and inspire children in a primary school setting. Positions are available for working in before and after-school clubs.

Day to day

The successful candidate will need to:

  • Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills, able to support children in reading, writing and maths as they will be allocated time to continue with their learning during the session
  • Will be able to prepare healthy snacks for the children
  • Participate in a range of activities with the children during sessions both inside and outside
  • Be able to assist with the planning of activities, supporting and engaging with children during the sessions
  • Will have a general understanding of play work principals and seven characteristics of learning

Desirable:

  • Appropriate Level 2 (or above) qualification (Child Care related)
  • Experience of working within a play-based setting
  • Ability to work on your own initiative
  • Appropriate child protection training
  • Current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Food Hygiene Certificate

All training in the above will be available if successful within the interview process.

What you would study

Playworker (level 2)

Playworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • The apprenticeship training will take place within our selected schools, where you will gain hands-on experience in sports coaching
  • Additionally, you will have bi-weekly sessions with your tutor from Educationwise to support your learning and development

Other training

  • Training provider: Educationwise
  • More information regarding the course can be found at their website

Training provider: THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

Working week

Before school, lunchtime, after-school clubs and curricular activities as well as holiday camps when out of school term. Days and times to be confirmed.

What you need

  • GCSE Childcare at grade Level 2 (desired)
  • English GCSE/Functional Skills at grade *A-C/9-4 (desired)
  • Maths GCSE/Functional Skills at grade *A-C/9-4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

After the apprenticeship

  • Playworker progress into lead roles within our venues
  • Management progress and senior lead roles
  • Further progression into roles within primary school settings

Where

Ely, East of England (CB7).

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About IN SCHOOL SPORTS LTD

Welcome to Premier Education! As the no.1 provider of physical activity to children in the UK, we pride ourselves on the range of courses we deliver by high-quality coaches. Choosing the right provider of enrichment or care for your child can seem daunting, but with our provision being delivered in 2200 primary schools each week we are confident in our reputation. Find out more about what we could do for you and your child. In Schools Sports is a franchise of Premier Education and delivers in primary schools across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. It has been delivering provisions for over 15 years, with currently over 40 staff members who educate and inspire the next generation!

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