Swimming Changing Assistant

Sherwoodpark; England; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in England is seeking a Swimming Changing Assistant for the Sherwood Park campus. The role is part-time, focusing on supporting students, particularly those with special educational needs, in achieving their learning aspirations. Ideal candidates should have experience in an educational environment, a passion for helping pupils, and the ability to foster an inclusive atmosphere. This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact students' transition into adulthood.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students, especially those with special educational needs, is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate respect and ambition for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Enable pupils to achieve their aspirations and outcomes.
• Support students in their learning journey.
• Facilitate a successful transition into adulthood.

Skills

Experience in educational environment

Support for special educational needs

Respect for student aspirations

Job description

## Swimming Changing Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Swimming Changing AssistantNEW# Swimming Changing AssistantEmployerLocation: Wallington, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: NJC, Scale 4-5, Point 7-15Posted: 11th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1523707Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1523707* Share :Sherwood Foundation SchoolSwimming Changing Assistant - Sherwood Park campusSalary: NJC, Grade 4/5, Point 7-15, Pro-rata £8,461 - £9,494, FTE£30,288 - £33,987Contract type: Permanent, 12 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Term Time onlyStart Date: As soon as possibleClosing date: Sunday 4th January 2026Sherwood Foundation School is a Foundation Special School located in the London Borough of Sutton and made up of three campuses:Sherwood Park Campus: This is a specialist school for learners aged 3 - 19 years who have severe, multiple and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities. This includes learners who have highly complex access needs resulting from their physical and/or health conditions. All learners require high levels of adult support to access learning.Sherwood Hill Campus: This is a specialist school for autistic learners aged 3 - 19 years who have multiple and complex barriers to learning, requiring high levels of support to access education and learning around their peers. Many of our learners may also have severe learning difficulties and /or struggle to maintain a regulated state for learning.Sherwood Manor Campus: This is a specialist school primarily for Autistic learners aged 11 - 19 years who have moderate to severe barriers to learning. Most of our pupils can access a highly adapted formal learning environment with high levels of adult support. Some of our learners struggle to deal with the demands of an adult led learning environment so may need a highly individualised learning offer to meet their academic potential.We have high aspirations for all our pupils and we pride ourselves on putting the children at the centre of everything we do. Our curriculum ensures that our pupils, who come from a wide range of backgrounds, have exceptional opportunities to excel and access exciting opportunities in school, and beyond school, to develop their physical, social and emotional well-being.We are looking for a Swimming Changing Assistant to join our Sherwood Park Campus who has a passion for enabling pupils to achieve their aspirations, outcomes and targets in their learning journey, working towards a successful transition into adulthood.Experience of supporting students in an educational environment, including those with special educational needs is desirable, but we have lots of experience supporting staff to do well from all sorts of backgrounds. Most importantly we are looking for the right person who can demonstrate a respect and ambition for our pupils– we look forward to hearing from you!Closing Dates for Applications: Sunday 4th January 2026Interviews: Monday 12th January 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Sherwood Foundation 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. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure.Sherwood Foundation School is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace for all.### Sherwood Foundation SchoolPart of### London Borough of Sutton