Casual Outdoor Activity Ranger - SEND & Play Support

Reading Borough Council

Reading

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Reading Borough Council seeks enthusiastic Casual Activity Rangers to join the Educational Play & Support Service at Active Reading, Prospect Park. The role focuses on delivering a wide range of activities to enhance social, emotional and physical wellbeing for children and young people, with strong SEND support and community engagement.

Based mainly at Prospect Park, you may also work in schools, community settings and outreach venues, including holidays, after‑school sessions, evenings and

Qualifications

Experience or passion for working with children and young people, including those with SEND.
Understanding of child development and play principles.
Ability to communicate, be creative and work with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

Deliver and promote a wide variety of activities to improve wellbeing of children and young people.
Work predominantly at Prospect Park and in schools/communities to create safe, fun, inclusive opportunities.
Support children with SEND, including respite care, one-to-one sessions, sports coaching and structured play.
Collaborate with families, schools and partner organisations to ensure accessible experiences.
Lead activities, plan holidays, and help deliver community events as required.

Skills

Outdoor play

Activity planning

SEN experience

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Flexibility across settings

Communication

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Based mainly at Prospect Park, you may also work in schools, community settings and outreach venues, including holidays, after‑school sessions, evenings and

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