Inclusion Support Assistants
Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time - 37 Hours per week. Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,627 (actual salary adjusted for term time working)
Pay scale
- NJC SCP 12 £28,597
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
➢Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Outlook
➢Recent experience and/or employment relevant to working with young people
➢Experience of exercising initiative to deal with situations as they arise
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
➢Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
➢Understanding of teenage development and behavioural / SEND barriers to learning
➢Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
➢Ability to prioritise, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines under pressure
➢Ability to work without close and constant supervision
➢Ability to use own initiative with frequently changing priorities
➢Ability to motivate pupils / young people
➢Ability to be empathetic whilst maintaining a strong sense of purpose
➢Ability to effectively use behaviour management techniques such as de-escalation
➢Ability to support student’s academic progress through in class support
➢Good administrative and ICT skills
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the panel BEFORE the final selection stage
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whitburn Church of England Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
- Phone number
- 07807097892
We are one of the most successful schools in the North East, serving the coastal communities between South Shields and Sunderland. We have a growing Sixth Form, where progress in in the top 6% nationally. Situated in a stunning coastal location we have a strong focus on learning and teaching and offer excellent CPD and mentoring for ECTs.
Arranging a visit to Whitburn Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org.
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