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Teaching Assistant

The Whitehaven Academy

• Hours of work: 32 hrs per week
• Working pattern: 6.5 hrs per day Monday to Thursday, and 6 hrs on Friday (with 30 mins unpaid break)
• Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 45.79

This is a really exciting opportunity to join The Whitehaven Academy at a pivotal time for its future. There has been significant financial investment to redevelop the school which has moved into its state-of-the-art new building and new sports facilities. The school continues to expand and we are again oversubscribed for Year 7 admissions in September 2024.

The successful candidate will:
• Have relevant experience in a similar environment or appropriate qualifications.
• Should hold appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ level 2, or be able to demonstrate competency through proven experience in a similar role.
• Have good inter-personal skills, be able to operate as a member of a busy team and be able to seek and accept guidance and support as required and as offered.
• Have the drive, initiative and ability to respond quickly to further developments in the provision of learning support in schools.

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Location: Whitehaven

Posted: Aug. 26, 2024, 1:44 a.m.

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