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Playroom Leader

Playroom Leader

Smart Teachers

London, City of

Salary:
£13,612
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
18 October 2019

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Playroom Leader to work with children and young adults with learning difficulties at a play scheme setting in Harrow. The playscheme is based at an establishment that runs during term time and school holidays, supporting individuals with a range of needs including ASD, SLD, ADHD, and other complex needs. The Playroom Leader will be planning and leading activities for individuals aged 5 to 17. They will also be responsible for working with and supporting a team of play workers to deliver these activities. The Playroom Leader will be working on a part-time basis of 22.5 hours per week. There is also opportunity to work additional hours during weekends and holiday schemes. 

About the Role

• Playroom Leader

• Planning and delivering activities for individuals aged 5-17

• Supporting children and young adults with a range of special needs including ASD, SLD, ADHD, and other complex needs

• Permanent part-time position (22.5 hours per week)

• Term time – Monday to Friday 14:00-18:30

• Annual salary of £13,612

• Option for additional hours during weekends and holiday schemes

About the Establishment

• Run by a charity that supports local children and young adults with additional needs in Harrow 

• Supports individuals with a range of special needs from the age of 5 to 25

• There is a particular focus on sensory play so there are a number of resources including sensory toys, technology, etc. 

• Parking available on site 

• Close to transport links (short walk from the Overground or bus ride from a number of underground stations)

In order to be considered for this role, the Playroom Leader will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have recent classroom experience in the UK (minimum 6 weeks essential)

• Must have a recognised education / early years qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher (essential)

• Previous experience with SEN (SEMH, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, complex needs) (desirable, but not essential)

• Be comfortable with personal care (feeding and changing) (desirable, but not essential)

• Have excellent communication skills as well as strong literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number NVC155218.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.


About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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