Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Hydro Pool Therapy

SMART Education Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 for Hydro Pool Therapy in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves supporting SEN pupils during therapy sessions, assisting with planning, and fostering a positive learning environment. Applicants should have experience with SEND, ideally be Level 1 Teaching Assistants, and be confident in water settings. This permanent position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives.

Benefits

Strong induction and training support

Collaborative staff environment

Opportunity to support and develop pupils' skills

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Confident in water-based or pool environments.
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils during hydro pool therapy sessions.
• Assist with planning and preparation of pool-based activities.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and safety in the water.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with SEND

Patient

Empathetic

Enthusiastic about working with children

Confident in water-based environments

Education

Level 1 Teaching Assistant experience

Job description

Job Title

Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Hydro Pool Therapy

Pay Rate

£19,242 - £19,986 (FTE 1.0) | Actual - £11,545 - £11,991

Location

Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | 15 hours per week

Permanent Position | Immediate Start

Benefits of working as a Hydro Pool TA

• Support pupils with SEND in a fun, active, and therapeutic setting
• Work in a collaborative and supportive staff team
• Help develop pupils' physical, social, and communication skills
• Inclusive and positive working environment
• Strong induction and training support
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' confidence and independence

Job Requirements

• Experience working with pupils with SEND
• Level 1 Teaching Assistant experience desirable
• Confident in water-based or pool environments
• Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about working with children in a therapeutic setting
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively with colleagues and therapists
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Role Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils during hydro pool therapy sessions
• Assist with planning and preparation of pool-based activities
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and safety in the water
• Work closely with therapists, teachers, and support staff
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults