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PlayWorker apprentice

In School Sports LTD · Ely · posted 19 October 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
23 November 2026
Closing date
20 November 2026
Positions
2

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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.

Your training

Playworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • 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

Where it leads

  • Playworker progress into lead roles within our venues
  • Management progress and senior lead roles
  • Further progression into roles within primary school settings

About In School Sports LTD

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 by 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!

Things to consider

Driving licence required.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Childcare (grade Level 2) — desired
  • English GCSE/Functional Skills (grade *A-C/9-4) — desired
  • Maths GCSE/Functional Skills (grade *A-C/9-4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Ely, CB7 4RB
  • School Road, Ely, CB6 2FG
  • Mayfield Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1UL
  • London Road, King's Lynn, PE30 5PY
  • Barkers Close, School Lane, Thriplow, Royston, SG8 7RH
  • Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5EQ
  • High Barns, Ely, UK, CB7 4RB
  • London Road, Kings Lynn, UK, PE30 5PY

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