Further Information Westlands Academy
Eltham Crescent
Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 3)
32.5 hours per week
Term time + 5 PL days
Grade H (NJC points 14-17) actual salary £22,417 to £23,542
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust consists of eight Academies and one Sixth Form across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire areas serving a population in excess of 1000 students with a broad range of learning difficulties.
Westlands Academy is situated in Thornaby and caters for students aged 11 to 16 years who have SEMHD as their identified primary need.
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The right candidate will need to be enthusiastic and 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.
Visits to the academy are welcomed. To arrange this and/or to obtain an application form and further information please e-mail .
Application forms can also be downloaded from the Trust website Please do not contact Westlands Academy directly.
Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday 21st November 2025 to:
or by post to HR Department, Abbey Hill Academy, Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU.
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.