Job details

Teaching Assistant (SEMH/Autism)
Permanent
Term time only (39 weeks, Monday to Friday)
Actual Salary: £20,421.22 (£23,809.50 FTE)
To start as soon as possible

Your new role
Our pupils are exceptional. Are you? We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our amazing team and work with pupils who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a real and positive impact upon the lives of children who have a range of special educational needs (SEMH/ASD), life experiences and personalities that make every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage pupils as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

Reliance is a key trait for all our staff. We would love to hear from you if you thrive working in a challenging 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 young people.

Experience
The appointed candidates will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs or Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Working hours:
• Term time only
• Monday -Thursday 8.15am-4.30pm
• Friday 8.15am-3.15pm

The successful candidate will join the school on a permanent basis, working term time only for 5 days per week. There is also the opportunity for a second candidate to join the school on a fixed term contract.

Your new school
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 6 -17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We are a specialist therapeutic school, offering an integrated model of education and therapy which dovetail 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
● Lunch provided daily
● Free car parking
● Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
● Great relationships with our sister schools, for example inter-school sporting events
● Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff
● 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 on the below details:

E: quornhall@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
W: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/quorn-hall-school

Closing date for applications: no later than 9am Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
Interview date: Thursday 25th September 2025

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

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.

- Mike Sherwin