Summary
We are offering a well rounded apprenticeship that will aim to help the individual develop their skills in the following areas: - Child care - Sports coaching - Workings of the business - Working in primary schools - Behaviour management - Holiday camp provision - The potential of funded courses in desired areas
Wage
£10,560 a year
Training course
Playworker (level 2)
Hours
3 - 6pm, Monday to Friday for our wrap around child care/sport. The rest of the apprenticeship we could helping with admin, assisting PE/lunch times.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 18 February
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
Are you passionate about working with children?
Can you deliver a high energy program inclusive of Sport?
Super Star Sport are looking for you!
Part of the role will be working in a primary school located in Kirkby and Ashfield 3 - 6pm - Monday - Friday (term time only). We could also offer camp work during the holidays with the potential of further daytime work in schools if desired.
This will be the non-negotiable hours of the apprenticeship where you will work alongside an experienced team member. This role is an ideal starting point for individuals who desire to advance in the sports coaching and child care industry. We are looking for individuals who want to work with the primary age group ages 4-11.
The role will be rounded and there will also be the opportunity to explore and learn other sides of the business here at Super Star Sport SY and how we operate on a day to day basis.
As an organisation, we are passionate about keeping all children fit, active and healthy. As well as caring for the children, the chosen candidate will develop the skills to provide fun, engaging and high energy sessions for the children.
Where you’ll work
The Mead
Watford
WD19 5BT
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
* L2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard
* Greenwood Primary School - 28 Sutton Middle Ln, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8FX
More training information
* Your training provider will be Educationwise
Requirements
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
* Patience
* Enthusiastic
* energetic
* good time keeping,
* proactive
Other requirements
Requirements: Enthusiastic, patient, and keen to work with children Strong teamwork and communication skills A passion for play, sports, and child development Willingness to learn and undertake training