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 Leader, you’ll take the lead 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:
Leading 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.
Please not this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service check
Interviews: Monday 24 or Wednesday 26 August at the Civic Offices, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ
Epping Forest District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
