Kirklees Council
Play Worker Apprentice Level 2 - Crow Nest Adventure Playground
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Play Worker Apprentice Level 2 - Crow Nest Adventure Playground
Play Team Apprentice – Adventure Playground Worker
Organisation
Schools Directorate | Primary Schools Service Area: The Lodge, Cemetery Rd, Batley WF17 8PG
Job Details
- Location: The Lodge, Cemetery Road, Batley, WF17 8PG
- Type: Apprenticeship (Standard Apprenticeship Grading)
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily, 37 hours per week
- Salary: £12.42 per hour
- Advertised by: Kirklees Council (on behalf of Park Road JI&N School)
About the Role
Kirklees Council is proud to offer apprenticeship opportunities aimed at:
- Building a thriving workforce for Kirklees' future
- Supporting a diverse and talented community
- Providing earn-while-you-learn opportunities with nationally recognised qualifications
- Enabling personal and professional growth through on-the-job training, mentorship, and career development
This role offers: ✅ A supportive workplace with qualified mentors ✅ Sponsorship for industry-recognised qualifications ✅ Broad developmental “wraparound” support ✅ Access to Kirklees Council’s existing staff benefits, pension schemes, and well-being packages
Open to all ages, from school/college leavers to those seeking a career change. Higher-level apprenticeships also available for graduates.
The Opportunity
Join the Play Team at Crow Nest Adventure Playground, Dewsbury, delivering play-based interventions for children and young people of all abilities. This child-centred facility prioritises free-play and fosters holistic development through structured yet creative engagement.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work on afternoons, Saturdays, during term time and school holidays
- Collaborate with a team of Playworkers to:
- Plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate play sessions tailor-made for diverse ages and abilities
- Improve key play skills through “free play” facilitation
- Champion resilience, creativity, and socialisation among participants
*Shared Eligibility & UK Residency
This role is only open to applicants meeting one of these criteria:
- You have been living in the UK for at least 3 years (exceptions apply, discussed on a case-by-case basis)
- You are not in full-time compulsory education**
- You possess the academic/technical ability to complete the apprenticeship coursework
Our Values
As Kirklees Council, we uphold these principles:
- Honesty
- Positivity
- Respect
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Support
During your application, please address:
- A time you worked as part of a team – describe your contribution.
- Select a single council behaviour (e.g., flexible) and demonstrate how you’ve exhibited it.
- Meaningful learning experiences that teach you new skills.
- Times you have communicated well across diverse settings.
- A personal or professional moment where you organised something and solved problems efficiently.
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Essential Coverage for Interviews:
"Explain your understanding of play and how it supports children and young people’s developmental, emotional, or social growth."
Benefits
Take advantage of:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team environment
- Continuous training and personal development opportunities
- Access to Kirklees’ excellent pension scheme
- Flexible family-friendly policies and recognises work-life balance
- Well-being initiatives including:
- Discounted KAL (Kirklees Active Leisure) memberships
- A £50/year cycle-to-work scheme
Important Dates & Deadlines
📍 Closing Date: [Monday 7 August 2026] at 09:00 AM
Note: Informal visits to the playground or role discussions can be arranged by contacting the advertising team [with direct contact details omitted per guidelines]
🔍 For a full list of ongoing apprenticeship vacancies, visit the Kirklees Council apprenticeship portal throughout the year.
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