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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Whitworth Park Academy

Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7LN

  • £24,294 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 5 SCP 7
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2024
Apply by:
22 April 2024

Job overview

JOB TITLE Teaching Assistant 

CONTRACT TYPE Permanent

ACCOUNTABLE TO Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team

GRADE Grade 5 SCP 7 

REQUIRED 1 September 2024


The Learning Support Department

The learning support team is a strong and forward-thinking team. Together, the team aims to remove individual barriers to ensure all children can reach their full potential.

Presently, the department consists of 7 Learning Support Assistants who support in lessons and deliver targeted intervention across a range of lessons and areas. They are lead by the SENCO. As a department we are adaptable and work closely to support students on an individual basis.

As a department we are always looking to develop and improve. Regular CPD opportunities are provided to ensure members of the team are able to proved the best possible support for the students at Whitworth Park Academy.

The Learning Support department are a creative and reflective team who work collaboratively to ensure every child is given the support them need to achieve.

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

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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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