Playworker Apprenticeship in Sheffield at Play Sports

Salary£12,480 to £19,827.60 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationSheffield
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes25 Sep 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts2 Oct 2026
Hours30 a week
Duration1 Year 6 Months

Job description

Summary

Gain hands-on experience working with children in a school and wraparound care setting. You’ll plan and deliver fun activities, support children’s development and wellbeing, and build valuable childcare and communication skills while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

What you will do at work

  • Support children during before and after-school sessions
  • Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities and games
  • Build positive relationships with children
  • Support children’s wellbeing, development and inclusion
  • Help maintain a safe, welcoming and positive environment
  • Work as part of a team and communicate with parents and school staff
  • Set up and tidy away equipment and activity areas
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures
  • Complete training and develop skills as part of the apprenticeship

Training

The apprenticeship will be done online – with a teams call once a week with your tutor along with 6 off the job hours to complete your work. 

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Initiative

About this employer

Premier Education provides sports, physical activity, childcare, and enrichment programmes for primary school children across the UK, helping schools and families support children’s health, wellbeing, and personal development.

After this apprenticeship

Following the playworker apprenticeship, we look to move into an assistant role before a venue lead role in relation to our wrap around care however other roles can be made within the business. 

Things to consider

  • Passing a DBS check
  • 2 references being made 

Employee benefits

  • Company pension
  • Work from home 

Employer

Play Sports

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
The EducationWise Academy
Training course
Playworker (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday - FridayHours will include; 07-15 - 09:00 & 15:15 - 18:00 (could be 17:30 depending on venue)

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Location

12 Main Road
Ridgeway
Sheffield, East Midlands
S12 3XR
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