Supervisor/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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When she's not at Moor Time, Faye is a higher level teaching assistant working across specialist resourced provisions in Bradford. She loved meeting all the families during our lockdown sessions at Curly Hill, and also really enjoys the music times at our regular sessions. 

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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

 

Alice is an experienced childcare practitioner who has worked with children with and without additional needs in preschools and after school clubs. She loves getting involved with sensory play and group games at Moor Time!

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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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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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Katie is a final year Psychology student who has an academic focus on neurodiversity. She is student mentor at her university, supporting her peers with mental health challenges. Katie has worked in care roles previously, including in a care home for the elderly. Outside of work, she enjoys hockey, hiking and creative writing.

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Ethan has worked at Ilkley adult additional needs organisation Outside the Box, and currently works as a teaching assistant with young people with SEN in a mainstream secondary school. He has lived experience of additional needs having grown up alongside a close relation with disabilities. In his spare time he enjoys sports, particularly Ultimate Frisbee. 

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Sam has an interest in physical therapy and is keen to gain experience of working with young people with additional needs. He currently works as a teaching assistant in a special school. In his spare time Sam is a football coach, and he is also a Mental Health First Aider who has mentored young people as part of a school wellbeing programme.  

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Supervisor

 

Gail is a key stage 3 class teacher at a local secondary generic special school. She organises the summer scheme at the school, so knows lots about providing holiday fun for young people with additional needs! Gail is a Team Teach tutor and a first aider. She a keen drummer in her spare time.

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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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Fiona is currently studying for a primary education degree with a focus on SEND teaching. Her favourite memory from Moor Time sessions is going to Nell Bank, because every child is so involved and loves taking part. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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As well as working at Moor Time, Gillian is a play worker. She enjoyed working at our Curly Hill individual family sessions during the lockdown in 2020. Her favourite memory of holiday club though was going to Nell Bank, and all it had to offer the young people. 

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Savannah has recently trained as a teacher with a specialism in SEND. She has worked with students with a range of different needs during her studies. She had placements in classes for non-verbal communicators where she gained skills in Makaton and symbol use, and with SEMH groups where she got lots of practice in setting up fun and creative activities to engage the learners.

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

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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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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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