Hydro Pool Assistant in Spilsby

Eresby Special School is a specialist Academy for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a diverse range of highly complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are situated in Spilsby in Lincolnshire and are fortunate to access a wide range of services and providers in our local community, with whom we are proud to work alongside.

Working collaboratively with the Therapies Lead, teachers, support staff and external professionals to support in the delivery of swimming and water-based intervention sessions that support pupils' physical development, emotional regulation, communication and wellbeing. Working under the direction of the Therapies Lead and in collaboration with physiotherapists, teachers and support staff, the post holder will support with the implementation of personalised physiotherapy programmes, delivering swimming instruction and therapeutic water-based activities, and contribute to pupils' progress through assessment and accurate record keeping.

30 hours per week, 39 term time weeks. Permanent role.

Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible. Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.

Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC09 FTE £28,153 per annum.
• £20,050 per annum pro rata (Including pending pay award)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme

We are looking for someone who displays:

• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Paediatric First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities.
• Experience of working collaboratively to support pupils experiencing dysregulation.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Experience of adapting activities to meet a range of individual needs.
• Experience of delivering physiotherapy under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
• Experience of delivering swimming sessions.

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.