Teaching Assistant Level 3

Disclosure

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.

Job Description

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust consists of five academies and one sixth form across the Tees Valley area serving a population of approximately 550 students aged 5 to 19 with a broad range of learning difficulties.

Green Gates Academy is situated in Stockton and provides for 50 pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 6.  All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan due to their social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team at Green Gates Academy. The right candidate will need to be inspirational with high expectations of our children and themselves.

Previous experience of working with students with SEMH and key stage 1 would be desirable but not essential. 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 and appreciated.

Visits to the academy are welcomed. To arrange this and/or to obtain an application form and further information please e-mail Julie Povall, HR clerk on julie.povall@horizonstrust.org.uk.  Please do not contact Green Gates Academy directly.

Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on the closing date to Julie Povall, HR clerk by email to julie.povall@horizonstrust.org.uk or by post to Julie Povall, c/o Abbey Hill Academy (Registered Office), Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU.