Teaching Assistant - Mo Mowlam

Horizonstrust; Marske-by-the-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant focusing on student behavior for a permanent post. The right candidate will help manage the improvement of behavior, attitudes, and pastoral care for students. Experience with SEMHD and knowledge of the THRIVE approach are desirable. The role offers a collaborative and supportive environment where your talents will be valued. Apply by 12 noon on Friday, 9th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with SEMHD is desirable.
• Knowledge of the THRIVE approach would be a plus.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside staff to manage the improvement of behavior.
• Support students' attitudes and pastoral care.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with SEMHD

Job description

Teaching Assistant – (Student Behaviour)- 35 Hours per week, term time only + 5 PL days
R&C Grade E (NJC points 15-18) £24,756 to £26,003 actual salary

Permanent Post

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust consists of eight academies and one sixth form across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire areas Redcar serving a population in excess of 1000 students aged 5 to 19 with a broad range of learning difficulties.

Mo Mowlam Academy joined the Trust in April 2019 and currently provides for up to 100 pupils aged 5 to 16 who have SEMHD as their identified primary need,

We are seeking an outstanding, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to focus on Student Behaviour. The right candidate will work alongside staff, using Academy procedures, to manage the improvement of behaviour, attitudes and pastoral care of all students.

Previous experience of working with students with SEMHD and knowledge of the THRIVE approach 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 and appreciated as you join us on an exciting stage of journey.

Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday, 9 th January, 2026 to: [e-mail] or by post to HR Department c/o Abbey Hill Academy, Ketton Road, Stockton on Tees, TS19 8BU. Interviews will be arranged for week beginning 12 th January, 2026.

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

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