SEND 1:1 Buddy Support - Headcorn

Location: Headcorn Primary School, Kings Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9QT
Hours: Monday - Friday 07:25 - 08:30 & 15:20 - 18:00
Pay: Up to £14 an hour
Contract: Casual

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.