At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and conduct in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join Whitburn Church of England Academy, a top-performing school in the North East.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, term-time hours, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team dedicated to excellence for all students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a vibrant coastal location.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 29420 - 35958 £ per year.
WHITBURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY NOR: Mixed Anglican Comprehensive Inclusion Support Assistants - 2 Posts NJC SCP 12 £28,597 pro rata (£25,627 actual salary) 37 hours per week, term-time only Permanent positions. Start September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the North East’s highest achieving schools; our motto 'Excellence for All' is at the heart of our work. We have a strong focus on developing all our students; personally and academically. Based in a stunning coastal location, we are rightly proud of the opportunities we offer for students and staff. Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied.
We require two Inclusion Support Assistants to join our Pastoral Team. Each ISA will work under the direction of a Pastoral Year Leader in supporting student's wellbeing and conduct in their year group. The successful applicants will have experience of working with young people and their families, be able to de-escalate situations and have the ability to communicate effectively with parents / carers. This is a fast paced job in a dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will have a natural empathy and warmth towards young people, whilst being able to remain authoritative and consistent with school policy and procedures. We are looking to recruit someone who has the skills, qualities, experience and knowledge outlined in the Person Specification and can meet the requirements of the Job Description.
If you feel you can offer these attributes, we are keen to receive your application. Closing date: Noon on Monday 1st September 2026.
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 Governing Body BEFORE the final selection stage.
Inclusion Support Assistant x 2 Posts, 37hpw (Term Time Only) (Whitburn Church of England Academy) employer: North East Combined Authority
Northern Education Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the life chances of children and young people. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career progression across our family of schools. Our supportive work culture, combined with benefits like free flu vaccinations and onsite parking, makes Hetton Academy a rewarding place to work for those passionate about student wellbeing.
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North East Combined Authority Recruitment Team
