Play Worker Apprentice

Play Worker Apprentice - This is the perfect role for someone who is looking to work with children and early years and gain a Level 2 Qualification in this role.

This involves assisting in our breakfast and after school clubs, lunch sports club and other extra-curricular clubs in which you will learn and develop skills towards supporting children.

**Duties**
- **Duty 1** Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage of development.
- **Duty 2** Build playful relationships with children, recognising professional boundaries.
- **Duty 3** Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements they may have.
- **Duty 4** Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact with different environments, other children and young people and staff. Keep reflective records to inform future planning.
- **Duty 5** Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice.
- **Duty 6** Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other professionals.
- **Duty 7** Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to include a range of loose parts which foster and stimulate children and young people’s imagination, and build an understanding of sustainable attitudes.
- **Duty 8** Contribute to the process of risk-benefit assessment in children and young people’s play.
- **Duty 9** Choose intervention styles that support children and young people, responding to their behaviour and extending their play.
- **Duty 10** Build and maintain a professional relationship with parents and caregivers in relation to their children’s experiences in the Playwork setting/local community.
- **Duty 11** Assist in regular health and safety checks and the maintenance of equipment, resources, play structures, identifying and reporting any issues.
- **Duty 12** Respond calmly to any accidents or emergencies that may occur during a Playwork session and record appropriately.
- **Duty 13** Work in line with safeguarding policies and procedures to prevent and protect all children from harm.
- **Duty 14** Contribute to appropriate administration and financial record keeping in relation to the play setting.
- **Duty 15** Follow policies and procedures that support the health and wellbeing of children and young people, including preparing and providing food and activities.
- **Duty 16** Work as part of a team to assist in cleaning and tidying up, including site opening and closure procedures.
- **Duty 17** Work as part of a team to support and supervise children in off-site activities, including trips, outings, residentials and other community events.
- **Duty 18** Participate in appraisals, professional development and training opportunities.
- **Duty 19** Work within the professional boundaries of a Playworker, to protect the child’s welfare.
- **Duty 20** Use their knowledge of child development, adapting to different behaviours and possible learning needs.

**Salary**: £4.85-£6.35 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location