We’re looking for an administrative assistant to join our vibrant team in Battersea, could that be you? About Sen Talk Sen Talk is a unique non-for-profit organisation based in Battersea with aims to provide better outcomes for children with special educational needs of school age. The organisation is dedicated to improving the emotional and social development of children with … Read More
Managing self isolation with Sensory Kids
Top tips for parents managing sensory children at home- Guest blog written by Jessica Dark With the recent outbreak of coronavirus we have now been advised to self-isolate. Many of us parents are already starting to panic as to how we will entertain the children whilst maintaining the house and even possibly working from home at the same time. The … Read More
My Social Story – Why has Sen Talk stopped my session?
We understand that our children and young people may be finding it particularly difficult to adjust to the many changes in routine and structure and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus. Although we are stopping our face-to-face service, we will still continue to work with families to provide the best support possible during these times. A way that we encourage … Read More
COVID-19: Update on service
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update on Sen Talk service CLOSURE OF FACE-TO-FACE SERVICES Dear service users, As you may be aware, we recently made the decision to reduce our service this week and have implemented some restrictions to prevent the possible spread of the coronavirus to protect vulnerable service users. We had intended to run our children’s service for as long as possible, in … Read More
How playing can help our children’s well-being
About Aoife Gallagher Aoife Gallagher is the Lead Play Worker and Acting Children’s Programme Lead at SEN Talk. She manages and leads the three after school clubs and is working on a mentoring programme which will incorporate methods of play and art therapy, social and emotional development skills and mindfulness. She has a background in teaching through play and drama, … Read More
Monthly Parent Talk. Executive Function Skills with Imogen Moore-Shelley of Connections in Minds Foundation
Does your child struggle with disorganisation and losing things? Do they regularly get in trouble at school without being intentionally difficult? Is homework always a battle? If this sounds familiar come along to talk about how working with your child on executive function skills is the answer. Imogen Moore-Shelley is a co-founder of Connections in Mind, and the director of … Read More
Vacancy alert: Children’s Play Worker Post – Immediate Start
Job Description Sessional Children’s playworker/ mentor Location: Office based in Battersea Salary pro rate: £11 p/h Days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – 10 hours per week CRB level: Enhanced DBS/ Safeguarding certificate Manager: Director Responsible for: Supporting children on the Autistic Spectrum and with other Social Communication differences engage in play opportunities About Sen … Read More
Parent’s Programme Manager vacancy
Parent’s Programme Manager – March 2020 Due to increase need and our rapidly growing service we are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting for a Parent’s Programme Manager to join our vibrant team in Battersea starting in March 2020. About Sen Talk Sen Talk is a unique non-for-profit organisation based in Battersea with aims to provide better outcomes … Read More