Playworker - SEND Support

2 days ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Playworker to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council. As a Playworker, you will be responsible for delivering a fun, caring, and engaging environment for children between the ages of 5 and 13 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through provisions of 1:1 support and assisting with the organisation of a range of appropriate and fun leisure activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver a safe and secure environment for children in your care to explore, grow, and have fun.
  • Provide 1:1 support to children with SEND, promoting their independence and well-being.
  • Assist with the organisation of leisure activities, ensuring they are accessible and enjoyable for all children.
  • Work effectively under pressure in a busy, diverse, and demanding environment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Essential Qualities

  • Nurturing, enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated to support children and young people to thrive.
  • Ability to engage and encourage children and young people to access activities.
  • Willingness to participate in all aspects of providing person-centred care to young people.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Ability to deliver delegated responsibilities.
  • Tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and sensitivity.

Desirable Qualities

  • Knowledge of working with children and young people and/or people with learning difficulties/disabilities.
  • Awareness of non-speaking communication techniques.
  • Ability to work with children who may display dysregulated behaviour or have health needs.
  • Understanding of equal opportunities.
  • Experience of working under pressure and prioritising a demanding workload in a changing environment.

What We Offer

Full training will be provided, and support will be offered by the HAF Programme Manager, the HAF Programme SEND Project Co-ordinator, and the HAF Programme SEND site lead. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and make a positive impact on the lives of children with SEND.



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