Apprentice Playworker

Role: Apprentice Playworker

Hours: Monday to Friday 2:15pm - 6:15pm

(20 hours per week in school and 5 hours paid study time)

Start date: September 2025

Payscale: £8.50 per hour

We’re looking for an energetic and caring apprentice to join our team and become a qualified Playworker in just 18 months!

What You’ll Be Doing:

● Supporting safe, fun and engaging play activities before and after school

● Helping set up creative games and activities

● Building positive relationships with children aged 3–11

● Learning on the job while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

What We’re Looking For:

● Aged 19–25 and ready to earn while you learn

● Positive, reliable and enthusiastic about working with children

● Willing to commit to 18 months of training and development

● No formal experience needed – just a great attitude!

What You’ll Get:

● £8.50 per hour (including 5 paid hours of study time weekly)

● A Level 2 Playworker qualification on completion (in 18 months)

● Real-world experience in a supportive school environment

● Mentoring, training and career progression support

This is the perfect first step into a career in education, childcare, or youth work.

Visits are warmly welcomed; please do come for a tour of the school and an opportunity to ask questions.

Please apply for this role via the apprentice provider Way2Work link can be found in the application instructions.

Please be advised any applications sent to the school will be directed to Way2Work for consideration.

Green Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.