Summary
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.
Wage
£11,778 a year
Training course
Playworker (level 2)
Hours
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.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 2 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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 through our 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!
Over the last 5 years, we have been lucky enough to be trusted in delivering over 10 Wrap Around Care Provisions within our Cambridgeshire and Norfolk area. We are looking for new candidates to join our teams within the Wrap Around Care Provisions.
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.
Where you’ll work
London Road
King's Lynn
PE30 5PY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD
Your training course
Playworker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Observe and reflect on play behaviours.
* Communicate sensitively using relevant language and behaviour.
* Promote diversity and inclusion in Playwork practice.
* Identify ways to remove barriers which can prevent some children and young people playing.
* Undertake reflective observations to improve own practice and the quality of the provision for children and young people.
* Contribute to play audits.
* Promote the value and benefits of play for all children and young people.
* Assist with planning, creating and identifying loose parts to encourage and inspire sustainable practices, including recycling, reusing, reducing and repairing.
* Recognise the benefits of risk taking in play and contribute to dynamic risk-benefit assessment.
* Recognise that children and young people communicate with a range of different types of behaviour and may need Playworker support.
* Support children and young people to understand and manage their emotions, feelings and actions.
* Manage interactions with parents/caregivers professionally.
* Recognise the importance of respecting professional boundaries when lone working or conducting intimate care with children and young people and using social media with children, young people and families.
* Contribute to health and safety checks.
* Follow emergency incidents or common illness/infections policies and procedures, administering first aid and completing records when required.
* Use active listening and communication techniques when interacting with children and young people playing, identifying any potential concerns if they occur.
* Contribute to recording and reporting procedures as required by the play setting.
* Contribute to administrative and financial record keeping.
* Promote healthy eating and an active lifestyle, ensuring specific dietary and cultural needs are met.
* Maintain a clean environment according to local and national policies and procedures.
* Contribute to ensuring security arrangements are followed, such as children’s arrival and departures from the setting.
* Work as part of a team to support and supervise children and young people on off-site trips, complying with formal risk assessment of venues visited.
* Apply Playwork approaches in own role, incorporating new and emerging themes.
* Reflect on own practice to create a personal development plan with supervisor.
* Recognise the boundaries of own self and other Playworkers’ interaction with children, and when it is necessary to report incidents to the appropriate safeguarding lead and Local Authority Designated Officer – LADO if appropriate when a Playworkers’ behaviour towards a child may pose a risk of harm.
* Apply the play work approach depending on the individual need.
* Observe and reflect on play behaviours.
* Communicate sensitively using relevant language and behaviour.
* Promote diversity and inclusion in Playwork practice.
* Identify ways to remove barriers which can prevent some children and young people playing.
* Undertake reflective observations to improve own practice and the quality of the provision for children and young people.
* Contribute to play audits.
* Promote the value and benefits of play for all children and young people.
* Assist with planning, creating and identifying loose parts to encourage and inspire sustainable practices, including recycling, reusing, reducing and repairing.
* Recognise the benefits of risk taking in play and contribute to dynamic risk-benefit assessment.
* Recognise that children and young people communicate with a range of different types of behaviour and may need Playworker support.
* Support children and young people to understand and manage their emotions, feelings and actions.
* Manage interactions with parents/caregivers professionally.
* Recognise the importance of respecting professional boundaries when lone working or conducting intimate care with children and young people and using social media with children, young people and families.
* Contribute to health and safety checks.
* Follow emergency incidents or common illness/infections policies and procedures, administering first aid and completing records when required.
* Use active listening and communication techniques when interacting with children and young people playing, identifying any potential concerns if they occur.
* Contribute to recording and reporting procedures as required by the play setting.
* Contribute to administrative and financial record keeping.
* Promote healthy eating and an active lifestyle, ensuring specific dietary and cultural needs are met.
* Maintain a clean environment according to local and national policies and procedures.
* Contribute to ensuring security arrangements are followed, such as children’s arrival and departures from the setting.
* Work as part of a team to support and supervise children and young people on off-site trips, complying with formal risk assessment of venues visited.
* Apply Playwork approaches in own role, incorporating new and emerging themes.
* Reflect on own practice to create a personal development plan with supervisor.
* Recognise the boundaries of own self and other Playworkers’ interaction with children, and when it is necessary to report incidents to the appropriate safeguarding lead and Local Authority Designated Officer – LADO if appropriate when a Playworkers’ behaviour towards a child may pose a risk of harm.
* Apply the play work approach depending on the individual need.
Your training plan
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.
More training information
Training provider: Educationwise.
More information regarding the course can be found at their website.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Childcare (grade Level 2)
Other in:
* GCSE/Functional Skills (grade *A-C/9-4)
* GCSE/Functional Skills (grade *A-C/9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Driving license required