Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountable to: Head of Learning Support at Windermere School

Closing date : 1st February at midnight

Windermere School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for 37.5 hours a week to join our Learning Support Team in March 2026.

This is a term-time only position ( 35 weeks ) including attendance required for five INSET days per year

You will support pupils across Years 7 to 11 in our Senior School.

This is a term time only position with an additional requirement to attend all INSET days, , which fall outside of the School terms and to work any Public Holidays when the School is operational. Applicants need to have good literacy and numeracy skills and be prepared to support pupils across our Senior School years 7-11.

Knowledge and experience of SEND and familiarity of working with and implementing interventions for individuals with Communication and Interaction, Sensory, Cognition and SEMH difficulties would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification Level 3 or above (Support for Learning in Education), although consideration will be given to those working towards relevant qualifications, have a professional and committed attitude to work at all times and be able to adopt flexible teaching styles and approaches.

We are looking for applicants with a calm, approachable personality, team spirit and an interest in extending their professional development, and keen to keep up to date with new research and changes within the field of SEND. It is expected that the successful applicant will be fully committed to the demands of a coeducational boarding and day school and would be able to enhance the School’s extracurricular programme.

Key Requirements

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
  

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards one)
  

• Experience or knowledge of SEND, including:
  

• Communication and Interaction needs
  

• Sensory processing difficulties
  

• Cognition and Learning needs
  

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
  

• Experience implementing interventions for individual learners
  

• Strong communication skills – able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
  

• Organisational skills – able to manage time and resources efficiently
  

• ICT proficiency – confident using technology to support learning (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Show My Homework)
  

• Confidentiality and professionalism – able to handle sensitive information appropriately
  

• Initiative and problem-solving – able to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
  

• Team collaboration – works well with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff
  

• Understanding of safeguarding – with a willingness to undertake relevant training
  

• A calm, approachable personality and a flexible, professional attitude
  

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with SEND research and best practice
  

  Desirable Attributes
  

• Experience supporting students with EHCPs and contributing to review processes
  

• Familiarity with assistive technology (e.g. speech-to-text software, reading pens)
  

• Experience with positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
  

• Confidence supporting students across a range of subjects, especially English, Maths, and Science
  

• A genuine commitment to inclusive education and removing barriers to learning
  
  

To apply for this vacancy

Please download the following from the Vacancies Section of our website: https://www.windermereschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-assistant/ 

An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process; The Job Description and person specification for a Teaching Assistant; The School’s Policy Statements on Child Protection and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders and return the correctly completed application form to 

The Head’s PA, Windermere School, Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District LA23 1NW, or email HR@windermereschool.co.uk.

Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Windermere School, Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District, LA23 1NW

Benefits:

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (desirable)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)