Teaching Assistant for Swimming. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant for Swimming to support students with special needs at a large SEN school in Barking. You will supervise swimming sessions, manage behaviours positively, and assist the Swimming teacher. No prior SEN experience is needed, but experience as a Teaching Assistant or Sports Coach is advantageous. This role offers a warm pool environment where children are eager to participate, making it ideal for positive and engaging individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Sports Coach is preferred.
• No previous SEN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs in and around the swimming pool.
• Manage behaviours using positive strategies.
• Supervise students getting in and out of the pool.

Skills

Positive and fun-loving attitude

Ability to manage behaviours

Job description

Teaching Assistant for Swimming

Reeson Education is actively recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants (TAs) to provide swimming support for a large SEN client school located in Barking. The school works with a broad range of SEN/D needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

School details

• Well run large SEN School
• Very good at training staff
• New building with a brand‑new swimming pool – an exciting time to join!
• Friendly and welcoming culture
• Approx 8‑10 students per session
• Supporting the Swimming teacher
• Barking based – good transport links and on‑road unrestricted parking

Role details

• Support students with special needs in and around the swimming pool
• Manage behaviours using positive strategies
• Supervise students getting in and out of the pool and in changing areas
• Set up and tidy away swimming floats/resources
• Support the Swimming teacher in delivering sessions
• Encourage pupils to get in and out of the pool between sessions to ensure the timetable runs on time
• Work as a team to ensure every child progresses and enjoys their swimming

The pool is warm. The kids absolutely love their swimming, so this is a job for someone positive and fun‑loving!

No previous SEN experience is required; some experience as a TA or a Sports Coach would be great.

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Reeson Education is the England’s Premier Recruitment Agency, founded in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists. We are committed to honesty, integrity, excellence, and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

We work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK, providing abundant daily supply, long‑term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.