Swim Helper

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £16.04 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Vacancy Type: Zero Hours

Closing Date: 8 June 2026

Working Hours

• Monday and Friday – 15:30 – 18:30
• Wednesday – 16:00 – 18:30
• Saturday and Sunday 09:00 – 12:00

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

We are looking for cover and regular weekly swim helpers; as the learn to swim programme grows, we will be expanding the swimming lesson hours. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years to apply

Job Purpose

To assist the Swim Teacher in delivering high quality swimming lessons by supporting learners in the water, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective assistance to swimming lessons in line with guidance from a Swimming Teacher;
• To carry out instructions given from the Swimming Teachers safely and accurately;
• To maintain the high standards held within the swim school at all times;
• To provide a welcoming and pleasant class atmosphere to all pupils in lessons;
• To interact with all children in your class in a friendly and positive manner;
• Support Swim Teachers by organising the learners, relaying instructions clearly and ensuring they remain focused;
• Assist learners in the water helping them with confidence building, floating and basic swimming techniques;
• Set up and tidy away equipment before and after lessons;
• Be aware of and follow safety protocols and emergency procedures;
• To be aware of and follow all child protection and safeguarding policies;
• To wear uniform provided and be well presented at all times;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Perse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.