SEND Learning Support Assistant
Whitworth Park Academy
Durham, County
- £22,848 - £24,748 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Grade 5 SCP 7-12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2026
Job overview
Whitworth Park Academy is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant.
“Academic and Personal development for all, regardless of ability” is the ethos of the SEND department at Whitworth Park Academy. As a department, we recognise the diverse and individual needs of our students and take into account the additional support required.
We work alongside staff to ensure inclusivity and are committed to ensuring that students with SEND achieve their full potential through positive intervention: removing barriers to learning, raising expectations and accelerating levels of achievement underpinned by our principle of being ‘NICE – Naturally Inclusive, Caring and Equal’.
The Person
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills
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About Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Park is a warm, welcoming and hardworking community striving for 'Excellence for Everyone'. We want children to leave school having maximised their academic progress but also with the social and personal skills needed to extract the maximum from what the world has to offer them.
You have the opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we continue to focus on ensuring we deliver quality learning which is engaging, challenging and enjoyable for all our students. Visitors to our school are always impressed by the balance of high standards and exceptional relationships. We expect everyone in our school to achieve the very best they can within a friendly and welcoming environment which inspired them to reach their full potential, no matter what their abilities or talents. To support this we have some very clear aims. They are;
- to provide inspirational and aspirational learning through outstanding teaching
- to encourage all our students to take responsibility for their own learning and achieve their full potential
- to provide a curriculum that meets the individual needs of all students
- to pursue excellence for everyone and celebrate each student's achievements
- to prepare our students for adult life and employment in a rapidly changing world
- to develop close links with our local community
- to develop and maintain a close partnership with parents and carers, ensuring their support, pride and confidence in the school
As a school, we have high expectations of ourselves and that is applied to all our students because they are here to learn. Whitworth Park will continue to grow and go from strength to strength, with committed staff and excellent facilities. We are proud of our school and will ensure we do all we can to recognise and celebrate individual student achievements.
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