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SEN Activity Instructor (Swimming)

Seashell Trust

3.4 out of 5 stars

Cheadle

£21,323 - £26,062 a year - Full-time

Location

Cheadle

Benefits
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Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme

Full job description

Position: SEN Activity Instructor (Swimming)

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours - Tuesday to Saturday (working until 7pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Salary: £21,323 - £26,062 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

About Seashell Trust

Here at Seashell, we provide care and education for children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders, and autism. Originally founded in 1823, we are a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential homes, outreach health and family services. Our services are all based on one site which really reinforces our fantastic sense of community.

The position of SEN Activity Instructor / Swimming Instructor is based within our Active team and will play an integral role in providing fully inclusive and accessible physical activities for children and young people with a wide variety of disabilities and complex needs.

We are dedicated to helping children and young people live their best lives and provide excellent facilities including a newly built swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool which opened in February 2023. This wonderful resource can also be turned into a sensory room with light projectors and sound system to meet the needs of all our children.

As the Swimming Activity Instructor you can expect to…

· Work as part of a team to provide fully inclusive and accessible swimming and physical activity opportunities for children and young adults with a wide variety of disabilities and complex needs

· Safely operate the pool and leisure facilities as part of a wider team and ensure the safety of all users

· Deliver swimming and physical activity sessions to people of all ages with disabilities and health conditions

· Work as part of a team to ensure the full operation of aquatics, sports and physical activities including swimming sessions, cycling and fitness.

· Actively promote healthy lifestyles to Seashell Trust students, residents, staff and users from the local community

Activity Instructor Qualifications and Experience

English & Maths GCSE Grade 4 or above (formally Grade C or above) or completion of functional skills English & Maths.
Essential Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification
RLSS National Pool Lifeguard and/or National Swim Teacher Rescue qualifications are highly desirable (or we would look for a willingness to complete upon starting in post).
Experience of delivering aquatics activity to children, young people and adults with a disability and/or complex needs.
Knowledge of delivery requirements and practices for children, young people, and adults with varying and complex needs.
Experience of delivering swimming lessons to all ages and abilities.
Experience of teaching swim classes in groups and 1:1 sessions.

Seashell Benefits

· Access to private healthcare.

· Free, on-site parking.

· Ongoing access to training courses & professional development.

· Cycle to work scheme (with loan).

· On-site gym, swimming pool & fitness classes.

· Employee assistance, wellbeing programmes & access to free counselling.

· Physiotherapy support.

· Company pension scheme.

· Robust 2-week Induction.

· Generous holiday allowance.

About recruitment at Seashell…

Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost), and full references will be taken.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and com-mitted talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity 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.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £21,323.00-£26,062.00 per year

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