Swim Helper

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £15.57 per hour

Hours: Monday and Friday: 15:30 - 18:30, Wednesday: 16:00 - 18:30, Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00

Contract Type: Zero hours 

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

To assist the Swim Teacher in delivering high quality swimming lessons by supporting learners in the water, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all learners. 

They are looking for cover and regular weekly swim helpers; as the learn to swim programme grows, they will be expanding the swimming lesson hours.

Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective assistance to swimming lessons in line with guidance from a Swimming Teacher;
• Carry out instructions given from the Swimming Teachers safely and accurately;
• Maintain the high standards held within the swim school at all times; 
• Provide a welcoming and pleasant class atmosphere to all pupils in lessons; 
• Interact with all children in your class in a friendly and positive manner; 
• Support Swim Teachers by organising the learners, relaying instructions clearly and ensuring they remain focused; 
• Assist learners in the water helping them with confidence building, floating and basic swimming techniques; 
• Set up and tidy away equipment before and after lessons;
• Be aware of and follow safety protocols and emergency procedures; 
• Be aware of and follow all child protection and safeguarding policies;  
• Wear uniform provided and be well presented at all times;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Wednesday 14th May at midday

Safer Recruitment

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and  applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced  level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children. 

Recruitment Policy 

The School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure is available for your information on the School website.   

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

Contact information

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