Teaching Assistants (Level 3) - Hollis Academy (Horizons Specialist Academy Trust )

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Level 3) for Hollis Academy in Middlesbrough. The role involves supporting students aged 11 to 16 with SEMHD, encouraging a collaborative and nurturing environment where creativity and high expectations are key. Application details are provided for interested candidates.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEMHD preferred.
• Inspirational and high expectations of students required.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist students with learning difficulties.
• Create an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

HORIZONS SPECIALIST ACADEMY TRUST



HOLLIS ACADEMY

Saltersgill Avenue

Middlesbrough

TS4 3JS



TEACHING ASSISTANTS (LEVEL 3) – Temporary & permanent posts available32.5 Hours per week, term time + 5 PL days.

Grade H (NJC point 14-17) actual salary £21,722 to £22,812 (pay award pending)



Required for September 2025



Horizons Specialist Academy Trust consists of eight Academies and one Sixth Form across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire area serving a population in excess of 1000 students aged 5 to 19 with a broad range of learning difficulties.



Hollis Academy is situated in Middlesbrough and provides for in excess of 85 pupils aged 11 to 16 years who have SEMHD as their identified primary need. Hollis Academy joined the Trust in October 2016 as a sponsor academy. Since that time, rapid progress towards improvement has been realised due to the commitment of the staff and Senior Leadership Team.



We are seeking outstanding, creative and enthusiastic teaching assistants to join our team at Hollis Academy. The right candidates will need to be inspirational with high expectations of our children and themselves.



Previous experience of working with students with SEMHD would be desirable. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential requirements of this post.



We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where staff are valued and nurtured and your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed.



An application form and further information is available to download from the Horizons Trust website https://www.horizonstrust.org.uk/jobs or by emailing [e-mail]



Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday, 27th June,, 2025 to: HR Department, Horizons Specialist Academy Trust, c/o Abbey Hill Academy, Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU or by email to [e-mail].



Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our recruitment process online searches may conducted. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references and checks.