Oak View School is seeking a committed and proactive Hydrotherapy Pool Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist team. This vital role combines pupil support in our hydrotherapy pool with important pool plant and safety responsibilities to ensure a safe, high-quality environment for our pupils with severe and complex needs.

Working Pattern Monday to Friday 8.50 am to 3.20 pm  (includes 1 additional hour for team meeting every other Tuesday )

Responsibilities 

• Support pupils in the hydrotherapy pool, delivering personalised programmes with teachers and therapists
• Must hold a lifeguard certificate to act as a lifeguard during hydrotherapy sessions. 
• Assist with pre- and post-session routines, transitions and pupil care
• Monitor, maintain and record pool plant operations, water safety checks and chemical supplies
• Work closely with senior staff, site teams and therapists to maintain a safe, clean and well-resourced pool environment
• Provide wider pupil support across the school when the pool is closed

• Experience or willingness to train in pool plant operations
• Lifeguard qualification 
• Experience working with SEND pupils (desirable)
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team

• Excellent professional development with the opportunity to train as a teacher through the SCITT

• Access to the local government pension scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme 

• Cycle to work scheme

  
  

  If you are reliable, caring and ready to play a key role in supporting pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.