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Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship

NEXT STEP TRAINING LTD · London

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Pay
£6,656 a year
Hours
16 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
10 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
3 Nov 2026
Openings
4 positions
Last checked
an hour ago
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What you would do

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.

Day to day

  • 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

What you would study

Playworker (level 2)

  • 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

Training provider: NEXTSTEP TRAINING LIMITED

Working week

Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

What you need

  • GCSE English/Functional at grade G4 (desired)
  • GCSE Maths/Functional at grade G4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

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

After the apprenticeship

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

Where

London (E6).

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About NEXT STEP TRAINING LTD

Nursery based in Enfield

Reference 2000060121.

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