Play Team Apprentice

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Supportive team

Training & development

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Job summary

Kirklees Council Apprenticeships is recruiting for a Play Team Apprentice to deliver play-based activities at Crow Nest Adventure Playground in Dewsbury. The role involves after-school and Saturday sessions during term and school holidays, working with Playworkers to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate activities focused on free play.

Apprentices will learn on the job, supported to undertake a recognised qualification, with wraparound support and access to benefits including generous leave and

Qualifications

• Eligibility: you have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Not in full-time compulsory education.
• Able to meet the qualification entry requirements and undertake coursework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver play-based activities from Crow Nest Adventure Playground, Dewsbury.
• Work with a team of Playworkers to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate play sessions focusing on free play.

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Children & Families

Service Area

Learning & Early Support

Hours

37 (The role will involve working after school and Saturdays both during term time and school holidays.)

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type

Apprenticeship, Temporary

Length of contract

31/05/2028

Grade

Apprentice

Salary

£12.42 per hour

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life - thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.

You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wraparound support.

We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career. We also offer opportunities for graduates through our higher-level apprenticeship programme.

Vacancies are advertised all year round, and some at other times of the year, on the council’s job site -

Vacancy details

We are looking to recruit an apprentice to join our Play Team to deliver play-based activities from Crow Nest Adventure Playground, Dewsbury. The adventure playground is an exciting child centred facility that supports children and young people of all abilities throughout the year.

The role will involve working after school and Saturdays both during term time and school holidays. You will work with a team of Playworkers to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate play sessions, that focuses on “free play” opportunities.

Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:

• You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this, so applicants will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis as required).
• You are not in full time compulsory education.
• You can meet the entry requirements of the qualification and to undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course.

What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period. Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

20 September 2026, 5:00 PM