SEN Children's Group Leader

5 days ago

Knaphill GU HE, United Kingdom LinkAble Woking (Charity) Full time £37,632 per year

Part-time Group Leaders required at our Saturday Play Group: 9am - 4pm and our After School Club: 2.45pm - 6.45pm (plus 1 hour planning time).

These are both Term Time roles and we have flexibility for candidates to choose the days they work each week.

You will work with a Deputy Group Leader to manage and coach a team of 8-12 staff members and plus volunteers to deliver an exciting, energetic and age appropriate schedule of activities for a large group of Children aged 4-12 years of age. The role would be both challenging and very rewarding.

  • It is essential that you have a Level 3 Qualification in Play or Early Years or equivalent and at least 2 years experience working in an early years setting or similar.
  • Experience of Ofsted, planning, delivering and leading group sessions
  • Be able to inspire, motivate and energise a young team of sessional workers and volunteers.
  • Confident and enthusiastic with a willingness to encourage and help others.
  • You must be willing to support the children we support with personal care, moving and handling and administering medication as well as developing their communication skills.
  • Experience of working or living with people with complex needs/disabilities is essential.
  • You will require an Enhanced DBS (we can arrange this).

LinkAble is a Woking-based charity providing sports, social, recreational activities and groups for children and adults with a broad range of learning disabilities.

We are seeking people to join our growing team who enjoy working with others in a practical, hands-on environment. We offer ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your CV.

Key Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the Services Manager be responsible for the effective, efficient delivery and day to day management of LinkAble's play groups.
  • Ensure all paperwork for the session is completed and returned to the Services Manager, including registers, incident/accident forms and payments.
  • To provide guidance and support to all group staff when working with and supporting service users in sessions, including support with personal care, communication, mobility needs and behaviour.
  • Liaise with the Services Manager about pre-planning of activities and weekly timetables, considering the budget per session.
  • Ensure that the group operates within LinkAble's policy framework and reflects both the charity's mission statement and core values.
  • Conduct briefing and debriefing sessions involving all sessional workers and volunteers.
  • Immediately report any safeguarding issues or concerns to the appropriate Line Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or CEO.
  • Attend any mandatory training sessions that are required within the role.
  • Ensure that session risk assessments have been read and followed before groups.

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Paid training days designed to enhance your knowledge and skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Supportive environment
  • Charity Worker discount card
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking (limited)

Immediate Start

Closing date: 28th November 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £14.46 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Surrey GU21 5HE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience of working or living with people with complex needs/disabilities?

Experience:

  • of Ofsted, planning, delivering and leading group sessions: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 3 Qualification in Play or Early Years or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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