Summary
Level 2 Playworker Apprentice – Falcons Learning (SEMH School) Join Falcons Learning, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Playworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 July
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Provide support for pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
* Support individuals or groups of pupils during independent/group work (e.g. explaining tasks, reinforcing key objectives, and concepts of vocabulary; assisting in keeping pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged)
* Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
* Remain vigilant to the welfare and safeguarding needs of learners, reporting as required within the policies and procedures of the organisation
* Be able to use ICT systems and data management systems or be willing to undertake training to be competent to use the systems
* Provide feedback to pupils and other professionals in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the tutor in accordance with Falcons Learning policy and procedure
* Assist with the planning of learning activities
* Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
* Provide detailed and regular feedback on pupils' achievement, progress, problems etc.
* Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
* To prepare and clear up after teaching sessions
* Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
* Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the tutor
* Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
* Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
* Participate in induction, training and other learning activities and performance development as required
* Take an active role in your professional development by subscribing effectively to the Falcons Learning PDR system
* Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required following guidance of appropriate risk assessments
* Complete and maintain individual learning plans and progress reviews in conjunction with teachers and senior members of staff
* At all times ensure that safe working practices are adopted in compliance with relevant health and safety procedures
* Demonstrate commitment to equality of opportunity and treatment and comply with company policy and procedures and relevant legislation relating to equality and diversity
* Facilitate effective timely reviews with learners and provide appropriate pastoral support to learners to enable them to complete their work
* Any other reasonable request or duties commensurate to the post
Where you’ll work
FALCONS LEARNING
NEWPORT STREET
GOOLE
DN14 6TL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WINNOVATION LIMITED
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
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness