Teaching Assistant
Hartlepool Borough Council · Hartlepool, England
Teaching Assistant at Hartlepool Borough Council, based in Hartlepool, England, paying £19,722 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £19,722 per annum
- Location
- Hartlepool, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Closes
- 1 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
23% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 16c2fb224dc9b3c4036bb096f01da696d519a491
About the role
Can you take initiative, remain calm and understanding when under pressure and act as a positive role model?
If so, Horizon School, Hartlepool Pupil Referral Unit are looking for Teaching assistants to guide the learning of pupils (Key Stage 3 and 4) in both a 1:1 and classroom capacity. Students within Horizon may be facing a variety of challenges that have meant that they have not had successful experiences within mainstream schools.
They may have damaged or low self-esteem, social and emotional problems or additional special education needs. As a result, they may not be working at an age-appropriate educational level. As a Teaching assistant, you will work to mentor students and support them to maximise their progress and achievement.
This Teaching Assistant role is based in a supportive Pupil Referral Unit in Hartlepool who prioritise student and staff wellbeing. You’ll join a flexible staff team delivering a range of teaching and learning interventions to pupils.
If you have experience of working with children with SEN needs or within a Pupil Referral Unit, or believe you possess the attributes to do so, please get in touch with, Sarah Nevison, Head of School ( [phone removed]) for an informal discussion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Safer Recruitment Measures, including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure Barring System (DBS)
Closing date: 1st October 2026
Application forms and details of the above post can be obtained via email: [email removed]
Application forms to be returned addressed : Miss S Nevison, Head of School, The Horizon School, CETL, Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 4AF or via email: [email removed]
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Reference: 16c2fb224dc9b3c4036bb096f01da696d519a491 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 1 Oct 2026 · Listed via Hartlepool Borough Council
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