Disability Swim Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Bournemouth; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bournemouth is seeking a passionate Disability Swim Teaching Assistant who will help support children with disabilities in the water. The role involves assisting with swimming lessons, ensuring safety, and fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates are friendly, confident in the water, and committed to helping others.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Make a real difference in your community

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with people with disabilities is essential.
• Previous experience in a support, teaching, or care role is a plus.
• Friendly, reliable, and supportive nature is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of engaging and adaptive swimming sessions.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support in the water.
• Ensure the safety, dignity, and comfort of swimmers at all times.

Skills

Interest in working with people with disabilities

Confident in the water

Friendly nature

Reliable nature

Supportive nature

Education

Swim England Helper or Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Work as a Disability Swim Teaching Assistant Bournemouth!

Job Title: Disability Swim Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: GBP13.68 - GBP16.12 per hour
Contract Type: Full time/Part time
Start Date: Immediate or September

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through swimming? Do you believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy the water and develop vital life skills? GSL Education are currently looking for a Disability Swim Teaching Assistant to join a local school based in Bournemouth!

About the School:

The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.

About the Role:
The school is looking for a caring, enthusiastic Disability Swim Teaching Assistant to support children and adults with disabilities in the pool. Working alongside qualified instructors, you ll help build water confidence, develop swimming skills, and ensure every session is safe and fun.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of engaging and adaptive swimming sessions
• Provide one-to-one or small group support in the water
• Encourage and motivate participants of all abilities
• Ensure the safety, dignity, and comfort of swimmers at all times
• Help create an inclusive and welcoming environment

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in working with people with disabilities
• Confident in the water
• Friendly, reliable, and supportive nature
• Previous experience in a support, teaching, or care role is a plus
• Swim England Helper or Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable but not essential)

Benefits:

• Be part of a rewarding programme that changes lives
• Receive ongoing training and development
• Work in a supportive and passionate team
• Make a real difference in your community

If you're passionate about inclusive swimming and based in Bournemouth, apply now to join the school as a Disability Swim Teaching Assistant. Submit your CV today!

To work with GSL Education as a Disability Swim Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of a Disability Swim Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.Top of FormBottom of Form