Teaching Assistant

Salary Grade 4 £ 26 824. Actual salary term time only £22,903.57.

Contractual hours 37.

Basis Full Time.

Job type Support Staff - Educational.

Location Horizons Academy, Ravensdale Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DP
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We are looking for compassionate, positive, and resilient individuals to join our dedicated, pupil‑centred team. This highly rewarding role supports pupils in overcoming barriers to learning, building trusting relationships, and thriving within our school community.

Working under the guidance of the Assistant Principal and Behaviour Lead, you will deliver personalised support to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other related learning difficulties.

Key responsibilities include managing behaviour, promoting emotional regulation, fostering positive relationships, and working with teachers and support staff to create a safe, nurturing environment.

Your experience should include a relevant childcare qualification (NNEB, NVQ3 or equivalent) and experience supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviour. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, collaboration across teams, commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

Horizons Academy is a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art special school opened in January 2026, serving Key Stages 2 to 5 with social, emotional, and mental health needs and autism spectrum conditions. The school accommodates 160 pupils aged 7 to 19 with approximate class sizes of 8 students, providing an inclusive, meaningful education.

At Diverse Academies, we offer a range of rewards and benefits:

• Enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc.
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – monthly contributions for private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies.
• Childcare – breakfast and after‑school provision

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Both male and female role models are essential to the development and aspirations of our students. As men are currently underrepresented within this team, we particularly welcome applications from male candidates.

Sunday 7th June 2026

To be confirmed

For further information or to enquire, please contact Louise Maggio at