Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Hydrotherapy Lead)

We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant who is qualified at Level 3, to work as a Hydrotherapy Lead to support swimming sessions across the week. The successful candidate will create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment for pupils during swimming and hydrotherapy sessions.

You will responsible for managing and maintaining the pool area, in order to support children with complex needs in accessing meaningful waterbased learning. You will also lead and support swimming teaching for class groups, helping pupils develop confidence, key water skills, and positive relationships with swimming and movement.

You will be trained in the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPQL) or be willing to undertake this qualification.

PLEASE NOTE - in order to complete the qualification you must have the following prerequisites.

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16yr old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

• Jump/dive into deep water

• Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds

• Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water

• Tread water for 30 seconds

• Surface dive to the floor of the pool

• Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits

Springwood is a large primary age Special School (385 pupils aged 5 11, growing to 415 pupils in September 2026) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood is part of The LINK Education Trust.

At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria as set out in Person Specification section of the attached Information Pack.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to undertake a rigorous recruitment process which may include a range of tasks and an interview.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, together with appropriate HR clearances.

Please note shortlisted candidates references may be requested prior to interview.

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