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.
Norman Cornish Academy is situated in Spennymoor and provides for up to 75 pupils aged 11 to 16 years who have SEMHD as their identified primary need. Norman Cornish Academy joined the Trust in February 2025. Since that time, rapid progress towards improvement has been realised due to the commitment of the staff team, the positive directions of Leaders and robust support from within the Trust.
We are now seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Student Behaviour Assistant to join our team. The right candidate will work alongside our current staff using Trust procedures, to manage the improvement of behavior, attitudes and pastoral care of all students. The successful candidate will join an experienced and successful team who are committed to high standards and promoting the education and welfare of young people with SEMHD.
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.
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust can offer:
- An ambition and proactive Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- An experienced and supportive team of Executive Leaders and a collegiate team of Trust Principals.
- A committed and dedicated team of cross-Trust staff and services including Finance, HR, Governance, Safeguarding, Admin and IT.
- Excellent systems and structures.
- A warm, friendly academy which provides a positive learning environment.
- Extensive and varies professional learning opportunities with access to individualized development and a blend of in-house and external training – both face to face and virtual.
- A modern learning environment for students with SEMHD.
- Access to a wide range of support for your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Family Friendly working – supportive policies including Flexible Working and Special Leave to help you balance work and home-life.
A visit to the academy would be recommended.
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our recruitment process online searches may conducted. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references and checks.
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