Give children with special needs the best start in life and their families the support they deserve

Join our team!

Our people are what make us Outstanding.

At the Peter Pan Centre we pride ourselves on providing a safe, happy and caring environment where everyone feels included, valued and respected and where staff actively promote our values:

Nurturing our children through their earliest years, in preparation for their next steps in life

Equity of opportunity for all

Courage to always do the right thing for every child, no matter what

Aspirational, celebrating the individuality of every child

Professional excellence in all that we do

So if you’re passionate about supporting children with SEND through exceptional early education, we’d love to hear from you.

Current Vacancies:

Specialist Practitioner

Why join us as our new Specialist Practitioner?

Competitive salary, up to £13.42 ph for a 37.5 hour week
Term time only (38 weeks per year)
Ongoing professional development focused on your individual needs and interests
Enhanced sick pay (dependent on length of service), a defined health cash plan, an employee assistance programme and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
A stimulating and friendly environment in which to work led by a supportive management team
Dedicated time set aside each day for Specialist Practitioners to complete paperwork
Working hours that allow for an early 4pm finish every Friday
Flexibility and time off in lieu for work for occasional work required outside core hours e.g. volunteering, meetings
Fully paid DBS and update service renewal

What it’s like to work at Peter Pan? Click here to read about our Team

Got any questions?

To find out more about this role, why not drop in and meet the team at our recruitment open evening on Tuesday 9th September, 5pm – 6.30pm.

Or, for an informal discussion about this role, please call Sadie Clarke, Centre Manager, on 01782 715219.

How to apply

To apply you will need to complete an application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification and return it to Catherine Cook at catherinec@thepeterpancentre.co.uk by the closing date of 5pm on Monday 22nd September 2025.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October 2025.

The Peter Pan Centre recognises and understands that safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. Please note that this post is subject to two successful references and an Enhanced DBS clearance. CVs will not be accepted.

The Peter Pan Centre Ltd is a registered charity number 11136915 and company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales number 7285867.