Sessional Manager/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Clare is a primary school teacher with a wealth of experience in both special and mainstream schools. She has worked with young people with physical and learning disabilities, and in specialist SEMH settings. Having worked in residential care and as a PA, Clare understands the importance of respite for families of young people with complex needs.  ​​​​​​

Finance Officer

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Tanya holds the purse strings at Moor Time and has a professional background in book keeping and accounting. She was involved in our launch, and is a trustee of Moor Time and the mum of a young man with additional needs. The best experience she's had with us was helping out at the holiday club's Wharfestock summer festival. It was such a fun day!

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Keyworker

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Anneliese has enjoyed working with young people with complex needs throughout her career, having worked for Mencap, in children’s homes and in special schools. At Mencap she ran playschemes and more recently employability schemes for young adults. She is now semi-retired, and brings a wealth of experience to her work at Moor Time.  

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Robyn is an experienced teaching assistant, personal assistant and nursery worker who has worked with lots of young people with different additional needs, including autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome and complex medical conditions. She is particularly interested in supporting their communication through Makaton and visual resources. Robyn also volunteers at Outside the Box, an Ilkley service for adults with additional needs. 

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Max is an A-Level student who has had an interest in social care with children for some years, having volunteered at Ilkley Youth and Community Centre before working at Moor Time. He loves working with us because the children are so much fun to interact with, and every day feels like its own adventure. He says it feels great to be able to bring enjoyment to the young people whiles also giving some free time to the parents as well. 

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Bethanie studied Health and Social Care and now works as a teaching assistant in a local mainstream school, alongside doing a degree in Teaching. When she's not working, she enjoys sport, especially netball. 

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Keyworker

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Tina has more than 20 years’ experience of working with young people with additional needs, most recently at a local primary special school. She has extensive training in managing both complex behavioural and medical needs. She enjoys taking children on adventures outside of their normal lives, so loves going on trips with Moor Time!

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Janette is a former special needs teaching assistant. She has lots of experience of supporting young people with PMLD, and with autism and learning disabilities.  

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Supervisor/administrator

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When she's not working for Moor Time Dee is a senior office administrator for a primary school. She also helps out with the admin for Moor Time, so you might hear from her when you make a booking! Her favourite trip with the club was to Stockeld Park. Massive grounds to walk around and explore!

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Fundraising and Marketing

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With a background in copywriting, Jane looks after marketing and fundraising for Moor Time. She is a trustee of Moor Time and was involved in the launch of holiday club. She is mum to secondary-age twins with additional needs. Her favourite memory from holiday club is visiting the fire station with the primary group and everyone sitting in the fire engine.

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Keyworker

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Lucy is a former volunteer at Moor Time, so she knows some of the young people well already! She is a Psychology student in term time, and has an interest in sign language, both BSL and Makaton. Her previous job was at Clip and Climb in Ilkley, where she supported young people of all different abilities to achieve in climbing.

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Caitlin is studying Psychology at university, and wants to pursue a career in this area. She loves to dance, and has volunteered at dance classes with young children. She has also done volunteer work experience in primary schools.

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When not working for Moor Time, Martin is a drummer and drumming teacher. His favourite trip with us was the first trip to Jam on Top recording studio. Games, music and dancing! Everyone had a great time.

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Keyworker

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Amelie is studying Heath and Social Care at Shipley College, and became a staff member with us after a successful work placement at Moor Time. She really enjoys working with children, and brings experience of supporting children with additional needs in a local primary school to this role. She plans to continue to work in this field after college.​​​​​

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Kitchen Assistant

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Jan is the grandma of two young men who attend holiday club and has been persuaded to come out of retirement to help in the kitchen! She is an ex-professional cook who managed her own cafe for many years. When she's not helping to support her grandsons, she enjoys playing Bridge and growing fruit and veg on her allotment. ​

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Liz is a one to one PA and a yoga teacher specialising in kids and teens, and yoga for autism. She loves running yoga sessions at Moor Time and some young people can be heard snoring during the relaxation!

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Under 5s Group Co-ordinator

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Rachel is a retired senior specialist children’s physiotherapist from Airedale Hospital, and she still supports patients on the neuro-rehabilitation ward, running exercise sessions and wellbeing support. She now co-ordinates our under 5s stay and plays, having started out as a volunteer at the sessions. When she’s not working with Moor Time or volunteering, Rachel loves to travel.​​​​​​​

Keyworker

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Laibah is currently an A-level student studying Chemistry, Biology and Psychology, hoping to pursue a career as a paediatrician. She works at Moor Time during the weekend sessions and holidays. She has enjoyed attending our Nell Bank sessions with the outdoor activities and arts and crafts.

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Keyworker

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Alyssa is a student of Health and Social Care with a keen interest in accessible swimming; she has worked as an instructor for several young people with complex additional needs. In her spare time, Alyssa volunteers at an SEN youth club, and her long term goal is to work in special education.

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Keyworker

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Rachael works in a local primary special school, and has considerable experience and training in supporting young people with complex medical needs. She has also worked with young people with behavioural and communication challenges. She loves her job and is looking forward to bringing her skills to Moor Time!

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Keyworker

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Sienna is training to be a primary school teacher, and has experience of helping young people with SEND thrive in primary settings both through voluntary work and training placements. As someone with personal experience in her own family, Sienna has a strong interest in supporting young people with additional needs.​​​​

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Keyworker

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Like Amelie, Molly is studying Heath and Social Care at Shipley College, and became a staff member with us after a successful work placement at Moor Time. She is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to thrive and reach their full potential, and has volunteered at local primary schools with children with autism. In her spare time, she enjoys babysitting her nieces and nephew.​​​​​​​

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Ella has coached primary school athletics and has done a period of care work experience in a residential home. She is now studying for a degree and spends some of her spare time volunteering with homeless and vulnerable people. ​

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Daniel recently completed a gap year where he worked with adults with learning disabilities and volunteered at a local café. He is currently studying for a dentistry degree. His favourite thing about Moor Time is playing outside with the children and seeing them enjoying themselves.

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