At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with ASC and SEMH through 1-2-1 and group interventions.
- Company: Quest Academy, a nurturing school for children with additional needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, wellbeing initiatives, and discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and a caring, reliable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Quest Academy, Anderson Avenue, Rugby, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Through School
Job Roles: Other Support
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Monday, 13th July 2026
Interview Date: 15th July 2026
Expected Working Start Date: TBC
About us: 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.
Hours: Full Time; 38 hours per week; Term Time Only
At Quest Academy, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We cater for children between the ages of 7 and 19 (learners currently transition at 16).
Responsibilities:
- The Principal wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Compassionate Schools Coach to work within all keystage areas, to support learners, deliver 1-2-1, small group and class interventions where needed.
- This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that will enhance the school experience for all.
- You will need to be reliable, committed and have experience.
- You should also be caring, trustworthy and an excellent role model for our learners with clear motivation to work in a school that seeks to be the best that it can be, amongst staff, learners, parents and governors who are all dedicated to learning and continual improvement.
Safeguarding and Compliance:
Quest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. MacIntyre 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. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Benefits:
- 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 and access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
- Death in Service
- Recommend a Friend Scheme – £100 Voucher
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre 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 Thankyou 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
Additional Information: Compassionate Schools Coach Recruitment Pack 062026.pdf
Contact Details:
Voyage Education Partnership Recruitment Team
