SEN Teaching Assistant / Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard – Full Time – September Start

Pay: £90 – £110 per day
Hours: 6.5 hours per day
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time Position

Are you an experienced Swimming Instructor, Lifeguard, or Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role in a specialist SEN school?

We are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant with either Swimming Instructor or Lifeguard experience to join a highly supportive specialist school in Sutton Coldfield from September. This unique role combines swimming support and classroom-based Teaching Assistant duties, making it ideal for candidates with a passion for education, inclusion, and supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

SEN Teaching Assistant & Swimming Support Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your mornings will be spent supporting pupils within the school’s swimming pool, helping children with physical disabilities access swimming and water-based activities safely and confidently.

In the afternoons, you will work as a Teaching Assistant within the classroom, supporting the class teacher and helping pupils achieve their educational and personal development goals.

Key Responsibilities

Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard Duties

• Support pupils during swimming sessions.

• Promote water safety and confidence in the pool.

• Assist children with physical disabilities during swimming activities.

• Ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

SEN Teaching Assistant Duties

• Work alongside the class teacher as a Teaching Assistant.

• Support pupils with learning activities and classroom engagement.

• Assist children with Special Educational Needs and physical disabilities.

• Help implement learning and care plans.

• Encourage independence, communication and social development.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Swimming Instructor or Lifeguard.

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.

• Comfortable supporting pupils with physical disabilities.

• A positive, patient and caring approach.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time position from September.

• Competitive pay of £90 – £110 per day.

• Working hours of 6.5 hours per day.

• Supportive and welcoming school environment.

• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist SEN setting.

• A highly rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

If you are a Swimming Instructor, Lifeguard, SEN Teaching Assistant, or an individual with relevant experience who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and physical disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for this full-time SEN Teaching Assistant / Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard opportunity starting in September.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.