SEND Dance Facilitator

Arts Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent arts organization is seeking a SEND Dance Facilitator to deliver engaging dance lessons in an SEND school in Greater London. This role involves planning energetic workshops and adapting lessons for children with varying needs, ensuring a fun and safe environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with SEND learners, strong communication skills, and a degree in an arts subject. This freelance position requires the ability to engage children aged 4-11 creatively through dance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in educational or extracurricular settings.
• Experience in teaching physical education or dance instruction is essential.
• Organised with excellent proofreading skills for lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering fun and energetic workshops for primary aged children.
• Creating a fun, warm and safe environment for participating children.

Skills

Experience working with SEND learners

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt lesson elements

Positive attitude and great energy

Experience in teaching physical education or dance

Education

Degree in an arts subject or equivalent experience

Childcare certification or relevant qualifications

Job description

Job Summary

The role will be on a freelance basis. You would be working in an SEND School delivering dance lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 3.30pm. You will be required to deliver lesson plans from Fresh Arts CIC, but have the skillset to adapt the lessons around the needs of the learners.

Job Description

Teaching dance sessions in an SEND school, catering for multiple and profound disabilities. Each class has a different range of needs, within our planning we provide a range of activities to pull from to make sure you can tailor the class accordingly. We\'re looking for someone with experience teaching SEND children and who can be adaptable, high energy and engaging with the children. The students are in KS1 and their sessions are explorative, using props to discover new ways of moving rather than copying, the teacher must be prepared to perform for the students in a way. The KS2 students will copy movements and learn simple choreography in their sessions.

To apply: please send a CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line 'Fresh Arts teacher application *name*'.

Applications Close 5pm 28 February 2026.

Job Requirements

Ideal candidates should:

• be North-London based and/or happy to travel to Brent.
• have an enhanced DBS check or be willing to get one.
• have a degree (or equivalent experience or training) in an arts subject.
• be comfortable leading and delivering workshops for full classes of children, ages ranging from 4-11.
• Be comfortable working with SEND learners with higher needs.
• have a positive attitude and great energy
• Be able to adapt lesson elements to suit the needs of the learners.

Job Type: Freelance

Job Responsibilities

• planning and delivering fun and energetic workshops for primary aged children
• creating a fun, warm and safe environment for participating children

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in educational or extracurricular settings, preferably within early childhood education or childcare roles
• Proven experience working with SEND learners.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and colleagues
• Experience in teaching physical education or dance instruction is essential
• Ability to manage behaviour positively and foster a nurturing atmosphere
• Organised with excellent proofreading skills for lesson plans and educational materials
• Previous tutoring or mentoring experience is desirable
• Childcare certification or relevant qualifications in early childhood development are preferred
• Passion for inspiring young learners through creative movement and dance activities

Job Overview

• Job Title: SEND Dance Facilitator
• Hours: Full time
• Role: Teaching
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London

How to Apply

To apply: please send a CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line 'Fresh Arts teacher application *name*'.