Teaching Assistants

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Join Horizons Academy as one of our Teaching Assistants  

Be part of Horizons Academy, a brand new, state of the art special school opening in January 2026 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.  The purpose-built academy will meet the needs of children and young people from Key Stages 2 to 5 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC).  We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated Teachers and Senior Leaders including Assistant Principals to join us at this exciting time to be part of our talented and supportive SEND team from day one!

Specific roles and responsibilities:  

• Teaching Assistants with SEND experience for primary and secondary aged children 

The successful candidates will:  

• Have working knowledge of working with students with SEMH and Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and a high level of competence in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Want to be part of our founding team and support the set-up and opening of our new academy.
• Be qualified in a relevant childcare qualification to at least NNEB, NVQ3 (or equivalent), and previous experience of working within SEN is desirable.
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of children
• Be able to communicate effectively with parents and other professionals
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.
• Work within a wider team to ensure the best quality education and support is provided for the children and young people attending Horizons academy 

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about these opportunities, please email office@horizons-ac.org.uk

For more information and to apply through Diverse Academies Trust Website use the following link:  Job search

Provisional Interview Date: 1 / 2 May 2025