Pool Assistant Permanent, Full Time 32.5 hours, term time only - £19,644 £1,113 SEN allowance pa (equivalent to £14.06 per hour) Pay award pending Plus a £100 welcome payment on successful completion of your 6 months’ probation Monday and Tuesday 08.45 to 16.30, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 08.45 to 15.15 In this role you will supervise the security and safety of pool users and carry out rescues as required. You will also undertake basic pool maintenance and cleaning duties (training provided). The pool at Manor Green is used for hydrotherapy, swimming and fun activities for students. You will work alongside the Swimming Teacher. Willing to train for the National Rescue Award. You must: Meet the person specification Be able to meet key accountabilities set out in Job Description Have experience and/or a keen interest in the subject matter Be able to use ICT effectively Have good organisational skills Have good communication skills Good levels of literacy and numeracy What we offer Free on-site parking Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher Private contributory healthcare scheme Staff awards and gift card nominations Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice) Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts On-site café Family-friendly policies Generous pension and life assurance schemes Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups Contractual Sick Pay Christmas party and social events Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training – opportunities for growth Who we are Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs. We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best Come and join our amazing team Closing Date: 28 June 2024 midday. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Pool Assistant RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Headteacher – HIVE & Therapies (with dotted line to Head of Operations in relation to pool operations and safety) GRADE: Support staff scale 3 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To supervise the security and safety of pool users and carry out rescues as required. To undertake basic pool maintenance and cleaning duties as required. KEY RESPONSIBLITIES: To comply with pool safety operating procedures at all times. To constantly scan the pool while in use and be prepared to take action in the event of an emergency. To check the safety of pool equipment and report any damage or malfunction of equipment, plant or building fabric to the Head of Estates. Perform inspection of pool safety equipment including rescue aids and alarms in accordance with the operating procedures. To assist with the assembly and dismantling of equipment as required. To undertake basic pool maintenance, e.g. backwashing, filter cleaning and pool water testing as directed by the Head of Estates. To ensure that a consistently high level of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout the pool area at all times. Carry out regular checks of the changing facilities, paying particular attention to safety, facility operation, security, cleanliness and hygiene. To comply with the pool’s Health and Safety procedures at all times. To ensure that all equipment is stored safely and securely when not in use. To report any maintenance issues using the appropriate procedures. To assist the Head of Estates and Swimming Teacher with any tasks involved in the operation of the pool. To assist with the emergency evacuation of the pool, for example in the event of a fire alarm. SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL: Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of and support differences to enable students to have equal access to pool usage. Recognise your own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.