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Playworker Apprentice

Ea Coaching LTD · Northampton · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Playworker (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
5

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As an apprentice, you'll work within schools and gain valuable hands-on experience alongside experienced staff while developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Playworker.

What you'll do at work
The role of a Playworker Apprentice includes:

  • Assist in delivering high-quality before-school, after-school and holiday club sessions.
  • Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through play.
  • Create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for children.
  • Encourage children's creativity, confidence and independence.
  • Help set up and pack away play equipment and resources.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed.
  • Complete 6 hours of off-the-job training each week as part of your apprenticeship.

Your training

  • On successful completion of the programme, you will achieve a Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard.

    Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve these qualifications before completing their End Point Assessment.

Where it leads

  • We have an intensive training structure to ensure that our staff are qualified to the highest possible standard
  • Our most talented and ambitious professionals can make their way through our bespoke career journey

About Ea Coaching LTD

EA Coaching is part of Premier Education Group and has been providing schools, children and parents with innovative programmes and initiatives for over fourteen years. Established in 1999, we provide a wide range of services to schools and communities throughout the UK. The group, consisting of Premier Sport, Premier Performing Arts and The Golden Mile, collectively employs over 800 qualified professionals and last year our activities received over 5 million visits

Things to consider

Working week will consist of hours between Monday to Friday, 7.30am and 5.00pm, and weekends when required. A driving licence is essential as there will be travel between various locations.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsCustomer care skillsPatiencePhysical fitness

Where you'll work

  • Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1TY
  • Highfield Road, Kettering, NN15 6HY
  • Spring Lane, Northampton, NN1 2JW
  • Thurston Drive, Kettering, NN15 6PB
  • Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2EG

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