- Employer:
- Torfaen County Borough Council
- Location:
- Civic Centre, Glantorvaen Road, NP4 6YB, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Associated Community Training Ltd
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Sector:
- Childcare
- Pathway:
- Playwork
- Possible start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Closing date:
- 17 July 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7057
About the apprenticeship
Duties
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Play Service within Children and Family Services as a Playwork Apprentice. Working within a supportive and professional team, you’ll help deliver high quality play opportunities that promote the wellbeing, development and enjoyment of children and young people across Torfaen.
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of safe, stimulating and inclusive play activities across schools, community settings and holiday programmes. You’ll help create positive play environments, interact with children to encourage participation, and assist with the day-to-day running of play sessions, including setting up equipment and maintaining safe spaces. You’ll also gain valuable experience in safeguarding, teamwork and working with families and communities.
We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude, enthusiasm for working with children and a willingness to learn. Whether you are starting your career or looking to retrain, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical skills, gain hands-on experience and complete a recognised apprenticeship qualification in a supportive environment.
Requirements
Skills
• A positive attitude towards working with children and young people
• Interest in play, wellbeing and child development
• Willingness to learn and develop within a team environment
Qualifications
Commitment and ability to undertake and achieve a Playworks Apprenticeship qualification
Basic understanding or willingness to learn about the importance of play in child development
Awareness of safeguarding and health & safety practices (or willingness to learn)
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Associated Community Training Ltd
- Training provider course:
- Level 3 in Playwork
About the employer
Civic Centre, Glantorvaen Road, NP4 6YB, United Kingdom
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Face-to-face interview if successfully shortlisted. Reasonable adjustments can be arranged if needed.
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