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Playworker
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.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 10% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£5,827
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for playworker is £5,827
1,018 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,018. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for playworker roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £5,827 per year. That is about £486 per month or £2.99 per hour. New workers generally start on £1,624, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £14,859
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,018 people are employed in the region.