Play Practitioner

Salary/Rate:£24,103.92 -£27,748.99

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:South Norfolk

County:Norfolk

Role:Support Staff

Job ref:340

Post Date:26.09.25

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Georgina Smith

Candidate Consultant

01621 484496

07843 840573

gsmith@inspirehc.co.uk

About the Role

Play Practitioner – SEN School (Near Attleborough, Norfolk)

Location: Near Attleborough, Norfolk, NR16 2NZ
Salary: £24,103.92 - £27,748.99 per annum (Term Time Only)
Hourly Rate: £13.49 - £15.53 (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only - 40 hours per week

Start: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through play? We're hiring a play practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at a well-established SEN partner school near Attleborough, Norfolk.

In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver therapeutic, play-based interventions to children aged 6 - 16 with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication or learning difficulties. You'll work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to promote emotional well-being, engagement, and development through both structured and free play.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver 1:1 and group play-based sessions
Support children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development
Work under the supervision of a qualified play therapist
Adapt play interventions to suit neurodiverse needs
Record and report outcomes in line with EHCP goals
Collaborate with educational and clinical staff on individual plans

Requirements

Essential:

·Certificate or diploma in play therapy/therapeutic play e.g. Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills; PTUK / BAPT Practitioner of Play Skills Qualification or similar. Equivalent to a Level 5 qualification.
Evidence of supervision received from approved and accredited Play Therapist

Desirable:

ACCPH membership for therapeutic play coaching
Evidence of ongoing CPD in areas relevant to client group and role
Evidence of training related to client group such as autism, trauma and attachment needs, ACEs, SEMH
First Aid and/or Team Teach training
Strong understanding of play-based learning and trauma-informed practice
Excellent communication and record-keeping skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (rural location)

What you’ll get

Competitive salary based on experience
Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance
Free lunches during working hours
Employee wellbeing support (including cashback health plan)
High street discounts via Perkbox
Fully funded training and development opportunities
Bike to Work and Car Lease schemes

About the partner school

Our SEN partner school near Attleborough supports children aged 6 - 16 with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, dyslexia, and emotional or social difficulties. The school offers small class sizes of a maximum of 10 pupils per class, high staff-to-student ratios, and a full onsite clinical team.

Inspire EHC and our Partner Schools take the safety and wellbeing of children as our highest priority. All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and provide two professional references. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at present.

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If you're a dedicated play practitioner ready to help children thrive through the power of play, we’d love to hear from you.

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