Playworkers
Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities for children in a range of formal and informal settings including play groups, play schemes, free play locations, and in pre- and after-school activities.
£18,795
Median Salary
New workers start around £16,159. Normal pay is £18,795 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £24,891.
Daily Tasks
- Liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records.
- Puts away equipment and cleans premises after use.
- Organises and supervises children.
- Organises and supervises children on excursions.
- Encourages children.
- Provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children.
- Supervises children.
Skills employers are asking for
- Learning Strategies
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Science
Related Courses
BA (Hons) Children and Young People (Top-Up)
This Children and Young People degree will allow you to build on the professional skills and knowledge you gained at Foundation Degree level study.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus