Swimming Assistant
Wilson Stuart School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AT13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 1 - £24,413 - £24,796 FTE (£19,006.12 - £19,304.30 Actual). Pay award pending Autumn 2026
Additional allowances
SEN allowance £1,722 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post: Swimming Assistant
Salary: Grade 1 - £24,413 - £24,796 FTE (£19,006.12 - £19,304.30 Actual) Pay award pending Autumn 2026
Allowances: SEN allowance £1,722 pro rata
Hours of work: 8:50am – 3:50pm, 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only.
Contract type: Permanent
Start date of role: As soon as possible
Closing date: Midnight on 4th October 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes
EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.
About the School
Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 288 pupils and young people who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs.
As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.
We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.
Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.
We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!
About the role:
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Swimming Assistant to join our team. You will play an important role in supporting pupils to participate in swimming sessions, helping them to develop their confidence, independence and enjoyment in the water, while ensuring their individual needs are supported.
This is an active, practical role which involves spending a significant amount of time in and around the swimming pool. You will work closely with our swimming team to provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged and supported to participate and achieve.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting and encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and enjoyment in the water
- Working alongside our swimming team to meet the individual needs of our pupils
- Supporting pupils to participate safely and positively in swimming sessions
- Being a positive and encouraging role model, celebrating pupils' individual progress and achievements
- Assisting pupils with their physical and personal care needs, including dressing and undressing before and after swimming sessions
- Supporting with the moving, handling and positioning of pupils, following appropriate training and individual pupil guidance
- Helping to maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment in and around the swimming pool
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to participate and achieve
Essential requirements of the role:
You will need to be confident and comfortable in the water and able to meet the practical swimming and water safety requirements of the role.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake the relevant NRASTC Light qualification and ongoing competency checks. This includes being able to:
- Swim 50 metres
- Climb out of the swimming pool independently
- Surface dive to the deepest part of our pool, which is 1.82 metres
- Demonstrate and maintain the practical water-based skills required for the role
Providing personal care is an essential part of this position, and applicants must be willing and able to support pupils with their changing and personal care needs.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is confident and comfortable in the water and enjoys swimming
- Is able to meet the physical and practical requirements of working within a swimming pool environment
- Is caring, patient and encouraging in their approach
- Is willing and able to provide pupils with personal care and changing support
- Has a positive attitude and can build good relationships with pupils
- Is committed to supporting pupils to develop their confidence and independence
- Has good communication skills and works well with colleagues
- Understands the importance of maintaining pupils' dignity, safety and wellbeing
- Is committed to making a positive difference to our pupils every day
- Works well as part of a supportive and dedicated team
Join us at Wilson Stuart School and become part of a team that supports every pupil to participate, achieve and thrive through care, encouragement and commitment.
If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or discuss the role, please contact Wilson Stuart School at hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
- A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
- 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
- An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
- Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
- Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
- Family friendly policies.
- Onsite parking at all sites.
We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Wilson Stuart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
Applying for the job
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About Wilson Stuart School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- Size
- 283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Wilson Stuart School website
- Email address
- hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk
Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 257 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions. Queensbury School provides for 245 students who have MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health). Mayfield School educates children and young people, who have a range of learning difficulties, between the ages of 3 and 19 and have approximately 300 students on roll.
As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.
We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.
Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 6 Ofsted inspections and in their last 3 inspections, the latest of which was March 2019, they were graded as outstanding in every single aspect of the inspection.
We recognise the importance of teamwork and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!
Arranging a visit to Wilson Stuart School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@wilsonstuart.co.uk.
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