Playworks Apprentice

Playworks Apprentice

Fixed term for 2 years. Salary:
Apprenticeship Rates or National Minimum Wage dependent on age. Contractual hours 37 per week. Job category:
Apprenticeship, Children and Family Services. Date posted: 12/06/2026.

Location:

Eco Building, Springvale Industrial Estate.

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 will help deliver high quality play opportunities that promote the wellbeing, development and enjoyment of children and young people across Torfaen.

Responsibilities include supporting the planning and delivery of safe, stimulating and inclusive play activities across schools, community settings and holiday programmes; creating positive play environments; interacting with children to encourage participation; assisting with the day-to-day running of play sessions, including setting up equipment and maintaining safe spaces; gaining 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.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neuro‑divergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Salli Moreton, Career Development and Apprenticeship Lead on or via email

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
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