About the role
Join the Inclusion 2028 Young Person Collective
· Do you believe all young people should have a say in how PE and school sport is run?
· Do you believe PE and school sport should be inclusive and accessible for all young people?
· Do you want to use your voice to enable other young people to use theirs?
If you are passionate about young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) having a voice and choice about PE and school sport, UK Children’s charity, the Youth Sport Trust (YST), want to hear from you.
We are recruiting a group of young people, aged 14-20 years old who live in England and have a special educational need and/or disability, to share their thoughts and co-create solutions to engage more young people with SEND in PE and school sport.
What will you be doing?
- Co-designing sessions for Inclusion Live 2027 (Inclusion Live is our week of free virtual sessions for adults who want to learn more about making PE and school sport more inclusive for young people with SEND)
- Sharing your ideas and feedback on resources used by teachers and young people.
- Learning more about the power of youth voice and how you can use your voice to influence positive change.
How will the group work?
We are seeking 4 more members to join our Young Person Collective. There will be 5 virtual meetings lasting approximately 1.5 hours each between May 2026 and March 2027 (exact dates and timings to be confirmed). A poll will be sent out to the group to find the most suitable times.
Essential skills and experience for the role
· Good time management skills
· Ability to work collaboratively with others and be a team player
· Good communication skills with an ability to clearly share your ideas and perspectives
· Experience using online communication platforms (Zoom and Microsoft Teams) and taking part in virtual meetings
· Ability to use your imagination to think of creative solutions and ideas
What will you get from the experience?
· The chance to meet other young people passionate about creating better experiences for all young people in PE and school sport
· The chance to develop skills in teamwork, communication and problem-solving
· Some great experiences to add to your CV/job applications
· The chance to change how children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities are involved in decision making about PE and sport
· The opportunity to attend and/or deliver to education and sports organisations through virtual and national conferences.
Ready to join?
Please click the "apply for job" button and complete an online application. Alongside your online application, if you wish to send a short supporting video, please email this to SEND@youthsporttrust.org
Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence, and that representation is important. We therefore positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Please note: If you are under the age of 18, your parent/guardian will need to consent to you taking part.
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