Play Specialist
2 weeks ago
This role would suit a Teaching Assistant, creative specialist, art/dance practitioner. This role requires at least 2 year’s experience working with Special Needs.
**Duties**:
- Observe the children’s physical movement to assess their behavioural, cognitive or emotional state
- Plan a series of creative play sessions around a particular child or children’s group's requirements
- Deliver creative play sessions with a variety of children individually or in groups
- Develop and deliver weekly play themes to be shared with other play specialists.
- Create a safe environment in which feelings can be contained, acknowledged and communicated
- Work through areas of personal conflict by interacting, either individually or in groups
- Identify appropriate music resources and create props for sessions
- Write reports, update child records and complete general administrative work
- Attend group supervision sessions and, in some cases.
- Liaise with colleagues/other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Share relevant information about your children with colleagues and relatives, while adhering to ethical codes and rules of confidentiality.
**Skills**:
- Confidence in making up and creating play activities for children with special needs.
- Confidence in using different art modalities (dance/movement, music, art, storytelling/drama)
- Using the arts to facilitate and promote expression through the creative process
- Using the arts and games to create fun and stimulating sessions
- Plan and run sessions that are suitable for children of diverse age ranges, with diverse and complex needs
- Being comfortable in working with families/siblings/children that are accessing palliative care
- Providing opportunities for children to access play and creative sessions that they wouldn’t be able to access otherwise.
- Excellent team work and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing priorities and deadlines
- Willing to learn the BASE (Body and Soul Education) principles and methodologies
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary.
**Job Type**: Part-time
**Salary**: £20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 - 15 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
**Education**:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Special Needs: 2 years (required)
- School: 2 years (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- London, E16 3RG (required)
Work Location: In person
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