Job Description

Deputy Manager - Holiday Club (Neurokind Space, St Albans)

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY - STARTING OCTOBER 2025

Hours & Pay: 5 days a week (during school holidays), 17.00 per hour - competitive for this type of specialist, neurodivergent-focused role

About Us

Neurokind Space is a neurodivergent-led, child-focused organisation that celebrates autistic and neurodivergent joy. We provide safe, supportive, and playful spaces where children can thrive authentically. Our ethos is rooted in respect, co-regulation, and understanding - not compliance or behaviourist approaches. We actively encourage children to be themselves: to stim, to unmask, to play freely, and to find joy in their own way.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Manager in running our holiday club. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership with direct support. You'll help create an environment where neurodivergent children feel accepted, understood, and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the holiday club. Plan and prepare activities that are inclusive, fun, and sensory-friendly. Contribute to and complete risk assessments for activities and the space. Directly support children in groups or 1:1, using co-regulation and neuro-affirming approaches. Welcome and check families in/out, building warm and supportive relationships. Record and respond to incidents, safeguarding concerns, and wellbeing notes appropriately. Notice and respond to early signs of dysregulation with calm, supportive strategies. Promote neurodivergent joy through play, creativity, sensory exploration, and celebration of individuality. Support with team coordination, ensuring staff understand and uphold our ethos. Keep records and contribute to ongoing evaluation of activities and support approaches.
About You

Essential:

Experience working with children and young people (particularly neurodivergent). Understanding of sensory needs and how to create supportive environments. Comfortable with different communication styles (spoken, non-verbal, AAC, stimming, play). Commitment to safeguarding and child protection. Ability to stay calm, supportive, and responsive under pressure. Alignment with our neuro-affirming ethos: child-led, co-regulation focused, supportive rather than compliance-driven.
Preferred:

Lived experience of neurodivergence (self or within family/community). First Aid qualification. Safeguarding training. Experience in activity planning or group facilitation.
What We Offer

A chance to work in a neurodivergent-led, values-driven organisation. Supportive team culture where lived experience and ideas are valued. Training and professional development in modern, neuro-affirming practices. The opportunity to make a real difference for neurodivergent children and families.
How to Apply

If this role excites you and feels like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a short cover note to admin@neurokindspace.co.uk.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00-17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Free parking
Work Location: In person