Job Description

Teaching Assistant (SEMH/Autism)

Contract: Fixed term until April 2027

Working pattern: Term time only (39 weeks, Monday to Friday)

Actual Salary: £21,257.50 (£24,784.50 FTE)

Start date: 26th August 2026

Your new role

Quorn Hall School is a GOOD school. Last inspected in June 2025.

This is your chance to join a staff team who look after each other and who value what everybody has to say. Quorn Hall School genuinely cares about its staff and has invested heavily in creating a range of career progression opportunities for Teaching Assistants.

"The school has an ambitious vision to ensure that all pupils understand how to become successful learners. It realises this ambition through the four 'Rs' that encourage pupils to be 'respectful, responsible, resilient and reflective'." Ofsted, June 2025

We have super high aspirations for our pupils, and want you to be a part of their journey.

Due to positive developments within our staff team we have the opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our amazing team at Quorn Hall School. You will work with incredible pupils who have a wide range of Special Educational Needs including SEMH needs (social, emotional and mental health).

The successful candidate will be able to promote curriculum engagement and positive behaviour support by establishing positive relationships with our pupils and using a range of strategies to promote engagement to learning.

Our pupils are funny and bright. Our Teaching Assistants support pupils in all lessons including Cooking, Forest School, PE, Art, Life Skills and more!

"We believe in learners until they believe in themselves". Where previous schools have been unsuccessful in meeting the needs of learners, we are highly skilled at adapting teaching, the curriculum and provision so that pupils find the sense of belonging and achievement they have been missing.

Working as part of a highly trained and therapeutic staff team the successful candidate will be influential in having a positive impact upon the lives of children who have a range of needs, life experiences and personalities that make every day varied and interesting. Our Teaching Assistants acquire understanding in our wide range of therapeutic and evidence based strategies including sensory integration, speech and language and trauma informed practice.

Resilience is a key trait for all our staff - being able to bounce back from experiences and being creative with pupil interactions is a key part of the role at Quorn Hall School.

We would love to hear from you if you thrive on working in a demanding but immensely rewarding environment; if you are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills; and if you truly want to make a difference in the lives of our pupils.

Experience

The appointed candidate will have a minimum of 1 years' experience working within a school or education. Candidates should have an awareness and understanding of how pupils with SEMH needs learn and the level of support they require at school.

Working hours:

● Term time only

● Monday -Thursday 8.15am-4.30pm

● Friday 8.15am-3.15pm

The successful candidate will join the school working term time only for 5 days per week.

Your new school

Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

We are a trauma informed school with therapeutic support at the heart of our provision.

We offer a model of education and therapy which work together to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.

We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.

Benefits include

● Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds

● Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available

● Breakfast and Lunch provided daily

● Free car parking

● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team

● Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff including Teaching Assistants. Recent TA promotions include:

- Class tutors

- HLTA

- Positive Relationship Mentors

- Academic Interventions Lead

- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)

- Teaching Training

● Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin via the details below:

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Closing date for applications: Monday 15th June 2026

Interview date: Monday 22nd June 2026

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form. Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.

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