TEACHING ASSISTANTS (LEVEL 3) - Mo Mowlam

Horizonstrust; Redcar, Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Redcar is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants (Level 3) for Mo Mowlam Academy. This permanent role requires 32.5 hours per week during term time plus five professional development days. The ideal candidate should have good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with students having SEMHD is a plus, but the right attitude and inspiration for students are paramount. Join a supportive team committed to nurturing talent and high expectations among learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEMHD is desirable but not essential.
• High expectations of children and self are required.

Responsibilities

• Support primary and secondary teams at Mo Mowlam Academy.
• Inspire and foster high expectations among students.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANTS (LEVEL 3) - Mo Mowlam

Dated: 08 Dec 2025

MO MOWLAM ACADEMY
Corporation Road
Redcar
TS10 1PA

TEACHING ASSISTANTS (LEVEL 3) - 32.5 Hours per week, term time only + 5 PL days
R&C Grade D pt 11 (£21,546 actual salary)

Permanent Posts - Primary Provision
Secondary Provision

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 with a broad range of learning difficulties.

Mo Mowlam Academy joined the Trust in April 2019 and caters for pupils aged 5 to 16 years who have SEMHD as their identified primary need. The Academy has relocated to a purpose built new school.

We are seeking outstanding, creative and enthusiastic teaching assistants to join our primary and secondary teams at Mo Mowlam 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 but not essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential requirements for 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 our journey. Please indicate on your application whether you are applying for the Primary or Secondary provision.

Visits to the academy are welcomed. To arrange this and/or to obtain an application form and further information please e-mail [e-mail] .

Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday 9 th January, 2026 to:

[e-mail] or by post to HR Department, Abbey Hill Academy, Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU. Shortlisting will take place during 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 process online searches may be conducted. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references

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