Start your career with Premier Education and become part of a passionate, child-centred team delivering exciting, safe and engaging wrap around care experiences for children within primary schools.
Typical working hours between 7:30am–6:00pm depending on delivery schedules. 30 Hours Per Week.
We are looking for energetic, caring and enthusiastic Apprentice Childcare Playworkers to join our growing team, supporting breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday camp provision for children aged 4–11.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about childcare, play, wellbeing and working with children who wants to gain hands-on experience whilst completing an apprenticeship qualification and developing a long-term career within childcare, education or wrap around care.
At Premier Education, we are committed to delivering high-quality provision aligned with the latest OFSTED expectations, safeguarding standards and EYFS best practice. Our wrap around care settings focus on creating safe, nurturing and stimulating environments where children can build confidence, friendships, independence and positive experiences beyond the school day.
This role is ideal for someone looking to:
- Start a career within childcare or education
- Gain practical experience working with children
- Learn from experienced childcare professionals
- Develop confidence and leadership skills
- Make a genuine impact on children’s wellbeing and development
- Earn whilst learning through an apprenticeship pathway
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities and play opportunities
- Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for children
- Support breakfast club, after school club and holiday provision delivery
- Assist with setting up activities, play spaces and equipment
- Support children’s wellbeing, engagement and social development
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and school staff
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety and company procedures at all times
- Support snack preparation and daily routines within the setting
- Work closely with the Setting Lead and wider team to maintain high standards
- Complete apprenticeship learning and practical development alongside your role
Working Hours & Pay
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Term-time and holiday camp opportunities available
- Typical working hours between 7:30am–6:00pm depending on delivery schedules
- Part-time and full-time opportunities available
- Additional hours available during holiday periods
- Apprenticeship salary and hourly rate discussed during the recruitment process based on age, experience and apprenticeship pathway
Requirements of the Role
- Passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and professional approach
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to engage children positively through play and activities
- Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing
- Some experience working with children aged 4–11 (paid or voluntary) beneficial but not essential
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience within childcare, schools or play-based environments
- Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety within childcare settings
- Level 2 Childcare qualification
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Food Hygiene qualification
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- IT confidence for registers and communication systems
Why Join Premier Education?
- Earn whilst you learn through an apprenticeship pathway
- Ongoing mentoring, support and development
- Opportunities for progression into leadership roles
- Work within schools making a genuine impact on children’s lives
- Be part of a supportive and energetic team culture
- Access to training, CPD and practical childcare experience
- Opportunities to work across wrap around care, holiday camps and enrichment provision
- Recognition and reward initiatives throughout the year
To learn more about our culture and what it means to be part of Premier Education, please review our Culture Code video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs3_uVad4Zw
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Passionate about supporting children
- Caring, energetic and proactive
- Positive team players
- Open to learning and development
- Committed to safeguarding and child wellbeing
- Ready to build an exciting career within childcare and education
Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
Pay: £8.00-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Free fitness classes
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
