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