Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountable to: Head of Learning Support at Windermere School

Windermere School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in January 2026. This is a

term-time only

position with additional 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: http://www.windermereschool.co.uk An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process; The 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.68 per hour

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 (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/11/2025