Teaching Assistant Swimming

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).

• 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

• 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.

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.

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