SEND Support Assistant

Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,711.00
• Pay scale: NJC SCP12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Essential Requirements:

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grades A* - C or equivalent
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work one to one and in small groups with students
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; orally and in written form
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
• Recent experience and/or employment relevant to working with young people (A)
• Ability to understand the needs of young people to motivate engage students
• Ability to effectively use behaviour management techniques such as de-escalation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• High levels of integrity and trustworthiness

Highly Desirable Skills and Experience

• Further qualifications at level 3 or above, relating to working in education and / or with young people
• Qualifications relating to SEND eg NVQ Level 2 or above
• 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

What the school offers its staff

Supportive team environment proven by very low staff turnover

Staff Well being group

Staff fitness sessions

Stunning coastal location

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to pmorton@whitburncofeacademy.org

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

25-01-20 SSA Job Description.pdf - 129 KB (opens in new tab)

25-01-20 SSA Person Specification.pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitburn Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Whitburn Church of England Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: cshaw@whitburncofeacademy.org
• Phone number: 01915293712
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitburn-church-of-england-academy (opens in new tab)

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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