Teaching Assistant

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Through School;

Job Role s:
Teaching Assistant;

Working Patterns:
Full-Time;

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, 13th February 2026

Interview Date:
Rolling Interviews

Expected Working

Start Date:

TBC

Is a Shared Job:
No

Quest Academy is for children and young people, aged 7 – 16 years who have additional needs associated with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

Opened in September 2017, Quest Academy is based in Rugby, Warwickshire.

We are looking for highly motivated, active members of staff who are looking to embark on an exciting and rewarding career working with children and young people with Autism and learning difficulties. Previous experience is not essential though desirable to have an understanding of Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Learning disabilities; ultimately providing Care, education and support to Children and Young people.

It is paramount that you must be an effective, confident communicator.

Experience will not be essential as you will receive ongoing support and training with a full induction. It is more important to us that you have the right outlook, can build relationships with our learner, and share our values and belief in their potential. “ Mac Intyre hire for attitude and train for skill.”

You will be able to keep accurate records such as the recording of daily notes; mediation administration and learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice with a belief in a life of independence and choice for the young people you will support at all times.

Some of our young people are very active but at the same time are vulnerable if left on their own. Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage.

For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit. Mac Intyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

Our people are at the heart of our success

• Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
• Full induction
• Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
• Access to further professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
• Free eye tests through Specsavers
• An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
• Benefits for death in Service
• Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by Mac Intyre Academies)
• Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
• We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
• Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff

Mac Intyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: DBS filtering guide -  () It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Referees will be asked to assess suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified.

Individual Safeguarding Policies for our Academies can be found on our website under ‘Essential Information’ and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.