The Meadows Academy
Whitworth Road
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 7QW
Teaching Assistants (L4)
32.5 Hours per week, term time + 5 PL days.
DC Band 7 (NJC point 19-22) actual salary £24,912 to £26,185
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.
The Meadows Academy has recently joined Horizons Specialist Academy Trust and caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues. Many of our young people live across County Durham and in some cases further afield.
We strive to create a sense of belonging where our pupils feel they are valued and respected, and an environment where all can make progress and succeed.
We are currently seeking to appoint outstanding, creative and enthusiastic Level 4 Teaching Assistants to join our team at The Meadows. The right candidates will have the flexibility to work with young people who have a variety of special educational needs. This role involves supporting students in the classroom in small groups and on a 1-1 basis. The successful candidates will work closely with students to support their learning, ensuring interventions are targeted and effective and have high expectations of our students 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 and appreciated.
An application form and further information are available to download from the Horizons Trust website or by emailing HSATHR@horizonstrust.org.uk
Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday, 8th January, 2026 to: HR Department, Horizons Specialist Academy Trust, c/o Abbey Hill Academy, Ketton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. TS19 8BU or by email to HSATHR@horizonstrust.org.uk
Shortlisting will take place during the week beginning 12th 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, appropriate references and checks and a six-month probationary period.