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 have an exciting opportunity to be part of launching something new and meaningful at Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School. We’re setting up a brand-new after school club and are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to help us create a fun, safe and inspiring space for our pupils. You’ll earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
● Helping to establish and run a new after school club from day one
● Supporting children aged 3–11 through play, activities and structured sessions
● Assisting with setting up creative games and outdoor learning experiences
● Building positive relationships with children and colleagues
● Working closely with experienced staff while studying towards your Level 2 qualification
What We’re Looking For:
● Aged 19–25 and looking for your first step into education, childcare or youth work
● Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic about working with children
● Eager to learn and committed to completing the 18-month apprenticeship
● No prior experience needed – just a great attitude and willingness to get stuck in
What You’ll Get:
● £8.50 per hour (including 5 hours of paid study time per week)
● A nationally recognised Level 2 Playworker qualification
● Real experience in a vibrant school setting
● The chance to help shape a new and exciting school provision
● Ongoing mentoring, support and potential pathways into future employment
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.
Robin Hood 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.
Robin Hood Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.