TEACHING ASSISTANTS - Hollis

Overview

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.

Positions

• TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level 3) 32.5 Hrs per week, term time + 5 PL days.
  Grade H (NJC pts 14-17) actual salary £22,417 to £23,524
• TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level 4) 32.5 Hrs per week, term time + 5 PL days.
  Grade I (NJC pts 19-22) actual salary £24,331 to £25,574

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 and checks.

About Hollis Academy

Hollis Academy is seeking outstanding, creative and enthusiastic Level 3 and Level 4 teaching assistants to join our team. The right candidates will need to be inspirational with high expectations of our children and themselves.

Qualifications / Requirements

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

Offer and Environment

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

Application Details

Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday, 20 th March, 2026 to: HR Department, Horizons Specialist Academy Trust, c/o Abbey Hill Academy, Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU or by email to .

Additional Information

To view or download the Job Description for Level 3 and Level 4, click the appropriate link in the original posting.