SEND Sports Stars

SEND Sports Stars

Posted for Family Gateway

Posted by North Tyneside VODA

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Family Gateway volunteers make a vital contribution to our aims. We recognise the added value that volunteers bring to our organisation and those who use our services. Our volunteers inform our work and help us to develop, and we can support volunteers to learn skills and achieve personal development during their time with us. We recruit volunteers using our “Barefoot Professional Model” which means we recruit people from our local community who have a range of life experiences that they can use to support other people who come to Family Gateway for support. 

We’re excited to launch our new SEND Sports Stars, fun multi sports activities for families with children with SEND aged 6-11yrs. We would like support to provide fun physical multisport activities in a safe, welcoming environment for children with SEND needs and their families.

Key Responsibilities

● Support the delivery of fun, adapted and inclusive sports sessions.

● Environment: Help create a safe, friendly and welcoming environment where children and families can participate in physical activity, encouraging social interaction.

● Session Setup/Takedown: Assist staff in preparing the physical space and activity before the session and clearing away afterward.

● Safeguarding: Remain alert to the well-being of young people and report any safeguarding incidents to the designated staff member immediately

What skills do I need?

● Sport & SEND Educational Background: would be amazing but not essential.

● Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, patient and the ability to build rapport with children and young people.

● Communication: Good listening and communication skills.

● Reliability: Commitment to your scheduled shifts and punctuality

Training and Development Opportunities

● Safeguarding Training

● Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

● SEND specific training

● Modern Slavery Training

● Safeguarding session that you choose related to your role

● Health & Safety