Teaching Assistant (SEMH/Autism)

Quorn Hall School; Quorn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Quorn, England, seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Mental Health issues. The role requires at least 1 year of educational experience and involves building positive relationships with students while utilizing therapeutic strategies. This fixed-term position provides a supportive environment focused on professional development and a comprehensive wellbeing program, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Breakfast and Lunch provided daily

Free car parking

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive Wellbeing team

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience working in an educational setting.
• Awareness of SEMH needs and effective support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs.
• Promote engagement and learning in various subjects.
• Utilize therapeutic and evidence-based strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Trauma-informed practice

Resilience

Job description

Teaching Assistant (SEMH/Autism)

Fixed term contract until 10th July 2026

Term time only (39 weeks, Monday to Friday) – including a two week half term in October

Actual Salary: £20,421.22 (£23,809.50 FTE)

To start as soon as possible (as per your current notice period)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

You will work with pupils who have a wide range of Special Educational Needs including SEMH needs. The successful candidate will be able to establish positive relationships with our pupils and use a range of strategies to promote engagement to learning. Our Teaching Assistants support pupils in all lessons including Cooking, Forest School, PE, Art, Life Skills and more!

Working as part of a highly trained and therapeutic staff team, you will influence the lives of children who have a range of needs, life experiences and personalities that make every day varied and interesting. You will acquire an understanding of 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 this role.

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year’s 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.

Benefits

• 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

• 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!

How to Apply

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

E: [e-mail]
T: 01509 414 338
W: https://www.quornhallschool.com/

Closing date for applications: no later than 9am on 2nd January 2026. Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date. We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.

Legal Information

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.