Community Activity Worker (SEND) - Casual

Hours: Casual term time & holiday

About the job

Join Our Disability Inclusion Team as a Community Activity Leader (SEND)

Are you passionate about creating inclusive, engaging experiences for all? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who embody our organisation’s values and behaviours to join our Disability Inclusion Team on a casual basis.

As a Community Activity Worker, you’ll support the Leader in delivering high-quality, fun, and accessible community-based activities that promote health and wellbeing across the district, as well as Harlow and Uttlesford.

We are especially keen to hear from candidates with experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and those who demonstrate a strong understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive approaches to engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Support the delivery of sessions in sports, physical activity, arts, or cultural programming.

Delivering activities such as multi-sports, craft camps, after-school clubs, day trips, and special events.

Creating safe, welcoming environments that celebrate diversity and support individual needs.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in delivering community activities in one or more of the following areas: sport, physical activity, arts, or culture.

Knowledge of neurodiversity and inclusive practices, with a commitment to supporting diverse learning and communication styles.

A positive, outgoing attitude and a genuine passion for working with people of all ages.

Flexibility to work during term-time and/or school holidays, evenings, and occasional weekends.

Ability to travel to various venues across the Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford districts.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, multi-skilled team reporting to the Team Manager for Economic Development and Inclusion. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape inclusive community experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please indicate your availability in your application.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role then please contact Wendy Cockbill, Economic Development and Inclusion Team Manager on 07548 145654.

A valid driving licence is essential.

Subject to an Enhanced Discloser and Baring Service check

Closing date: 11th March 2026

Interviews will be held at the Civic Offices on Friday 20 March.