icandance
Job Summary
Job Description
icandance is a charity which offers dance and performance opportunities to children and young people, with varying disabilities, aged 4 to 25 years old.
Purpose of the Role:
The Specialist Support Worker will support disabled children and young people to safely and meaningfully engage in creative therapeutic dance sessions led by a Dance Movement Psychotherapist. The role involves working alongside the Team Leads and the team to support emotional regulation, communication, and movement exploration within a safe, inclusive environment. The role is delivered on Saturdays from 9.30am until 2.30pm and will report to the Team Lead. We are looking for a team member with experience and training specifically in working with those with complex additional needs.
Pay: £15.4 per hour
Job responsibilities:
Work in a multi-disciplinary team
Work 1:1 with a child/young person to enable them to access the group dance session
Support all forms of communication, both verbal and non-verbal, to allow children to fully participate
Address behavioural needs sensitively and follow the guidance of Team Leads
Build a relationship with the allocated child, creating a sense of safety, growth and fun
Support children with transitions, boundaries and regulation
Work with a wide range of disabilities including wheelchair users
Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, team members and other agencies when needed, sharing relevant observations
Assist with session set-up and pack-down, including preparation of props and resources
Attend all team meetings, supervision and trainings which take place on Saturdays at planned times
Complete monitoring and evaluation of each allocated child and stay up to date with their information
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, confidendiality policies
Job Requirements
Person specification:
Essential:
Experience and/or qualifications in working with children or young people with disabilities, including understanding of their physical, sensory, communication, and emotional needs.
The ability to provide inclusive, supportive, and adaptive approaches within a creative or therapeutic setting.
Be sensitive to the needs and challenges of children with disabilities and their families.
Be fun, energetic and comfortable to work with dance, though no prior dance experience is required.
Being comfortable to take part in performances as required.
A good command of the English language/communication skills.
Strong observation and listening skills, including non-verbal communication.
An understanding of the emotional aspects of children’s development and their own as an experienced team member.
Understanding of boundaries and professional conduct.
Commitment to inclusive and therapeutically informed practice.
Ability to work within a team.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Specialist Support Worker
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Salary: £30k-£40k
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
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