After School Playworker (Children with Additional Needs)

Playworker – After School Club (Children with Additional Needs)

Location: Woking, GU21 5HE (in person)
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (term time only)
Shifts: 2:45pm – 6:30pm or 3:15pm – 6:45pm
Job Type: Sessional / Part-time

About LinkAble

LinkAble is a Woking-based charity supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability and autistic people to live life to the full. We create opportunities that build skills, confidence and lasting friendships in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

The Role

We are looking for Sessional Workers to join our After School Club team, supporting children aged 4–13 years with additional needs.

You will be part of a small, dedicated team delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities including:

• Messy play
• Arts and crafts
• Free play
• Supporting children during a light meal

This is a hands-on, active role in a busy but highly rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children to access and enjoy activities
• Assist with personal care and moving & handling (training provided)
• Encourage communication, independence and social skills
• Maintain a safe, caring and inclusive setting
• Follow safeguarding procedures and charity policies at all times

About You

• Warm, patient and encouraging
• Confident and enthusiastic
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy

Please only apply if you have personal or professional experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Requirements

• GCSEs or equivalent
• Ability to commute to Woking, GU21 5HE
• Right to work in the UK

Important: In line with guidance from Ofsted, applicants must be aged 17 or over.

What We Offer

• Casual dress
• Paid training days to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Flexible schedule (term time only)
• Supportive team environment
• Charity Worker Discount Card

All appointments are subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS checks and references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.16-£14.24 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• What experience have you had looking after children with a disability and/or additional needs?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person