SEND Support Assistant
Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week. Monday - Thursday: 8.30 - 4.30pm. Friday: 8.30am - 4pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC SCP12 £28,597 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a team player with first class communication skills. They must be committed to delivering an outstanding and inclusive education for our students. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Experience of working with young people with additional needs is essential. We would particularly welcome applications from colleagues with a background in working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This post would suit an HLTA looking to develop their existing skills. Essential requirements:
- Ability to relate well to children and adults (I/A/R)
- Ability to work one to one and in small groups with students (I/A/R)
- Understanding of a range of SEND / SEMH e.g. ADHD, Autistic Spectrum, Speech and Language needs or similar and / or barriers to students accessing the curriculum (A/R)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; orally and in written form (I/R)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters (A/ R)
- Ability to prioritise a range of tasks and meet deadlines, using your own initiative (I/A/R)
- Ability to multi task whilst working without close and constant supervision (A/R)
- Ability to understand the needs of young people to motivate engage students (I/A/R)
- Ability to effectively use behaviour management techniques such as de-escalation (A/I/R)
- Recent experience and/or employment relevant to working with young people in a school setting (A)
What the school offers its staff
Based in a stunning coastal location, with a growing Sixth Form provision, where progress ranks in the top 6% nationally, we are rightly proud of the opportunities we offer for pupils and staff. Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied. Our friendly ethos and community spirit means staff turnover is incredibly low at Whitburn. We are proud of our wonderful school.
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.
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About Whitburn Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitburn Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
- Phone number
- 01915293712
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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