Playworker at Waterton Newstead Academy

Newstead Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Newstead Academy in Barnsley is seeking two committed Playworkers to join our SEND and Inclusion team. You will support children with a range of needs, including ASD and social communication challenges, using PECS and Makaton as part of personalised curricula.

We value a positive, collaborative approach and are looking for practitioners who are dedicated to inclusive learning and high standards of care. If you share this vision, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional and complex needs, including ASD.
• Experience using communication strategies and systems such as PECS and Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Support children in learning and play, implementing personalised curriculums.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure inclusive learning environments and positive outcomes for all children.

Skills

Playworker experience

ASD support

Makaton

PECS

Personalised curriculums

Tools

PECS

Makaton signing

Job description

About this Role

Thank you for your interest in the role of Playworker.

We are delighted to be looking to appoint 2 committed and experienced Playworkers to join the staff team at our Newstead and Cudworth provision.

To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking practitioners with expertise in supporting children, or a willingness to develop within this area, with a range of additional and complex needs, particularly those with ASD and social communication/interaction difficulties. We are seeking applicants with experience of working with a range of communication interaction strategies and communication systems such as Pictorial Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton signing systems and experience of working with bespoke/personalised curriculums to meet individual need.

The whole staff team, work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Laura Thresh

Head of SEND and Inclusion