KEEN London delivers inclusive sport, physical activity and creative sessions for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across East, South and North London. Every week its athletes are supported one-to-one by volunteer coaches, in sessions where every child can play, take part and thrive in their own way. Last year KEEN delivered around 4,000 hours of one-to-one support, and it currently supports 85 athletes.
The role
Salary: £29,831 per year (as listed). Part-time: 7.5 hours a day, 4 days a week, hybrid. Permanent.
The SEND East Services Coordinator leads KEEN's Saturday sessions in East London, working every Saturday in term time (9:30am to 2:30pm), with around 13-14 Saturdays off a year during holiday periods.
Key responsibilities
- Lead safe, inclusive and fun Saturday sessions for children and young people with SEND, planning and adapting activities around each athlete's needs
- Build trusted relationships with athletes, parents and carers
- Brief, support and guide volunteer coaches, matching them with athletes each week
- Act as Site Safeguarding Lead, working with schools and other agencies where needed
- Use attendance and impact data to plan sessions and show the difference KEEN makes
Who they are looking for
- Experience working directly with disabled children and children with additional needs, including autistic children and children with learning disabilities
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Confidence managing group dynamics in a sporting, play or similar setting
- Calm, organised and a great communicator with families
- Available every Saturday during term time
What KEEN offers
- Four-day week with hybrid working
- Training and development, including safeguarding and first aid training
- Pension, holiday entitlement, time off in lieu and other benefits
Safer recruitment
The post requires an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check.
How to apply
Apply through CharityJob with your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Closing date: 4 December 2026. Interviews take place on a rolling basis.
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The role
Salary: £29,831 per year (as listed). Part-time: 7.5 hours a day, 4 days a week, hybrid. Permanent.
The SEND East Services Coordinator leads KEEN's Saturday sessions in East London, working every Saturday in term time (9:30am to 2:30pm), with around 13-14 Saturdays off a year during holiday periods.
Key responsibilities
- Lead safe, inclusive and fun Saturday sessions for children and young people with SEND, planning and adapting activities around each athlete's needs
- Build trusted relationships with athletes, parents and carers
- Brief, support and guide volunteer coaches, matching them with athletes each week
- Act as Site Safeguarding Lead, working with schools and other agencies where needed
- Use attendance and impact data to plan sessions and show the difference KEEN makes
Who they are looking for
- Experience working directly with disabled children and children with additional needs, including autistic children and children with learning disabilities
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Confidence managing group dynamics in a sporting, play or similar setting
- Calm, organised and a great communicator with families
- Available every Saturday during term time
What KEEN offers
- Four-day week with hybrid working
- Training and development, including safeguarding and first aid training
- Pension, holiday entitlement, time off in lieu and other benefits
Safer recruitment
The post requires an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check.
How to apply
Apply through CharityJob with your CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Closing date: 4 December 2026. Interviews take place on a rolling basis.