Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Mill House School

Job Purpose 

 Due to the continued growth and success of our school, we are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspiring teaching assistant to join the team at Mill House School.

 We welcome applications from those who want to work flexibly, or from candidates looking for a full-time role. This is an excellent opportunity to join the school and support our drive to exceptional.

  About you:

If you have experience of working with young people and can work with pupils in a supportive and positive way, we would like to hear from you.

  Why work for us?

 ‘The school is aspirational for all pupils. It has high expectations of what they can achieve academically. The personalised curriculum supports pupils to succeed in their learning. As a result, pupils achieve well and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their education.’

‘Pupils arrive at Mill House School with a sense of purpose, excitement and eager to learn.’ Ofsted, June 2025

Mill House School offers the opportunity to join a strong and experienced team, with excellent prospects for professional development through a wealth of CPD opportunities.

Specialising in autism, complex anxiety and associated conditions, the school offers a calm, purposeful environment where emotional safety and aspiration work hand in hand. While the school is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos, it is equally ambitious in its academic outcomes. A broad, balanced and aspirational curriculum, combined with a focus on high quality teaching and learning, ensures that pupils are very well prepared for their examinations and next step destinations.

The school is set within an impressive rural site, complete with expansive outdoor learning spaces and a small on‑site farm, offering a learning environment that supports wellbeing and enrichment beyond the classroom. The school prioritises personal development and has fostered strong community engagement, business links and global partnerships. Collaborations with schools in Morocco and Romania ensure that pupils gain a wider cultural perspective, developing the confidence, independence and life skills needed to thrive in adulthood. It is this community approach which has resulted in a number of national nominations and awards.

  What We Offer:

‘Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel valued and heard’, Ofsted, June 2025

At Mill House School, we know that great staff make a great school, and we value and invest in our team. In return for your dedication, we provide:

• A low marking workload – our systems are designed to reduce unnecessary marking allowing you to focus on meaningful teaching and pupil support.
• No exam factory mentality – while academic progress is important, our priority is the whole child, with a balanced approach to learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Small class sizes that allow for meaningful relationships with pupils.
• Early finish on Fridays – students leave at 1:30 pm, allowing dedicated time for CPD and staff development.
• A calm, nurturing working environment where staff feel valued and supported.
• Access to animals on-site, including emotional support dogs, creating a therapeutic and relaxed atmosphere for both pupils and staff.
• Free tea and coffee throughout the day, because we know the little things matter!
• A highly competitive salary structure.
• A workplace pension scheme through Smart Pension.
• Additional dedicated time beyond PPA for staff coaching and personal growth.
• Onsite access to a wellbeing lead for staff support.
• Free onsite parking for staff.
• Regular CPD opportunities to support your career growth.

 We seek highly motivated and committed individuals who:

• Have a genuine empathy for the challenges our pupils face and a strong desire to make a difference.
• Possess secure subject knowledge within the secondary phase.
• Are adaptable, resilient, and solution focused.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrive as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Have experience working with pupils with autism and high anxiety (desirable).
• Are IT literate and able to integrate technology into their teaching.

For more information, please download the vacancy advert pack and job description / person spec.

Interested candidates are very welcome to visit the school.