Swimming Assistant

Swimming Learning Support Assistant, Two Bridges Academy

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-3.45pm, term time only plus 6 Inset Days, Permanent.

Salary: £27,711-£31,067 actual salary £20,936-£23,472 per annum, plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.

About Us:

Two Bridges Academy opened in September, and in our first five months we have begun to establish exceptional educational experiences for our pupils. We are now entering our next phase of growth, as pupil numbers increase in September.

We specialise in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Pupils may also have co-existing conditions such as autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or complex medical needs.

We are looking for a Swimming Learning Support Assistant who understand the needs of pupils with these complex SEND needs and share our passion for fostering a learning environment which nurtures, challenges and celebrates every pupil.

Role overview:

As a Swimming Learning Support Assistant, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Working alongside the class teacher/Swimming Instructor, you'll assist pupils with swimming and other water related activities ensuring full participation and enjoyment for all. You'll support our pupils in the water and use flotation aids/manual handling equipment where necessary so all pupils are able to enjoy swimming.

Why join us?

• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.

• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.

• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.

• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.

• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.

• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

Safeguarding Statement

Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.

Equality information:

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,711.00-£31,067.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person