SEND 1:1 Buddy Support - Fairlight
- Role
- Support
- Employment
- Part-time6.5h/week
Open to GB only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Part-time after-school 1:1 SEND support role in Brighton for someone with real SEND experience. Must support a child with Autism and ADHD, manage challenging behaviours, and comply with safeguarding, references, and Enhanced DBS checks.
Make a difference. Support every child. Love your job. Support a child with SEND in a fun, safe, and inclusive after-school club environment! Join us as a 1:1 SEND Playworker , where you’ll provide tailored support to a child with Autism and ADHD — helping them thrive through engaging, sensory-based activities and a nurturing approach. At Junior Adventures Group (JAG) , we believe in creating spaces where every child feels included, supported, and valued. This is a rewarding opportunity to bring energy, patience, and creativity to a unique 1:1 role that makes a real difference in a child’s life.
Location: Fairlight Primary School, St. Leonards Road, Brighton, BN2 3AJ Hours: 6.5 hours a week (Tuesday and Wednesday 2:45pm - 6pm) Pay: Up to £12.71 Contract: Term time What you’ll do day-to-day: Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, helping them access and enjoy the club safely and confidently. Plan and deliver engaging sensory and play-based activities suited to the child’s individual needs and interests. Be a calm, consistent, and reliable presence, building trust and supporting transitions. Collaborate with your team to ensure inclusion, safety, and structured fun. Support the child with emotional regulation and behaviour using a positive, proactive approach. Work closely with families and the school to maintain clear communication and consistency. Follow all safeguarding, SEND, and Health & Safety procedures, keeping documentation (e.g. incident forms) up to date. Be flexible, caring, and responsive to the child’s evolving needs throughout each session. What’s in it for you? A rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll make a direct difference in a child’s day. Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured . Opportunities to work in our holiday clubs during school breaks. Paid training and regular professional development. No weekend working. Family-friendly hours. Be part of a supportive, fun, and passionate team.
So, what does it mean to be a JAG 1:1 SEND Buddy? It means you’re more than a playworker — you’re a role model, a guide, and a safe space for a child who needs that little bit of extra support. You’ll bring patience, empathy, and creativity every day to help one child truly shine. This is a complex and deeply rewarding role, ideal for someone with real SEND experience who’s ready to make a difference. If you’re passionate about inclusion, confident managing challenging behaviours, and thrive in a child-led environment, this is the perfect role for you. Our people make JAG special. Every day, our incredible team creates positive, meaningful moments for children across the UK. 🎥 Learn more about who we are: Watch our video
Safeguarding This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 . You must provide two references – one from your most recent employer and another from a childcare setting (if applicable). An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out as part of the hiring process. For more information, please visit: Keeping Children Safe in Education .
What you'll do
- Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with additional needs, helping them access and enjoy the club safely and confidently.
- Plan and deliver engaging sensory and play-based activities suited to the child’s individual needs and interests.
- Be a calm, consistent, and reliable presence, building trust and supporting transitions.
- Collaborate with your team to ensure inclusion, safety, and structured fun.
- Support the child with emotional regulation and behaviour using a positive, proactive approach.
- Work closely with families and the school to maintain clear communication and consistency.
- Follow all safeguarding, SEND, and Health & Safety procedures, keeping documentation (e.g. incident forms) up to date.
- Be flexible, caring, and responsive to the child’s evolving needs throughout each session.
What they require
- Support a child with Autism and ADHD.
- Bring patience, empathy, and creativity every day to help one child truly shine.
- Ideal for someone with real SEND experience who’s ready to make a difference.
- Passionate about inclusion.
- Confident managing challenging behaviours.
- Thrive in a child-led environment.
- This role requires compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- You must provide two references – one from your most recent employer and another from a childcare setting (if applicable).
- An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out as part of the hiring process.
Benefits
- A rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll make a direct difference in a child’s day.
- Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through Health Assured.
- Opportunities to work in our holiday clubs during school breaks.
- Paid training and regular professional development.
- No weekend working.
- Family-friendly hours.
- Be part of a supportive, fun, and passionate team.
Junior Adventures Group (JAG) creates spaces where every child feels included, supported, and valued, with teams creating positive, meaningful moments for children across the UK.