Play Team Apprentice

Job description

Play Team Apprentice

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

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 -

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.

As part of the application process, if you wish to visit the adventure playground or have an informal discussion about the role please contact phillip.blackwell or Becky Baxter on 01484 221000.

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

Phillip Blackwell is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

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. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.

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.

We encourage you to read our before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

20 September 2026, 5:00 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description