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Mill School Bury

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We?re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team!

What you?ll be doing:

Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils? barriers to learning
Be prepared to use humour and restorative practice to ensure a child-centred approach
Support the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning
Provide in class support as necessary to meet the needs of the school.
Liaise with other staff to monitoring pupils? behaviour and well being
Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child?s progress
Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.
What we?re looking for:

A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Mill School Bury
A can-do attitude
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with ASC children in an educational setting
A passion for education and helping students thrive
Why work for us?

Supportive and friendly school community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A rewarding role where you?ll make a real impact!
We value your hard work and dedication, and we?re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
Who are we?

Mill School Bury is an independent autism specialist school which supports children and young people aged from 7 - 17. The school has been designed to best support children?s mental health and well-being and to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment.

The school is set in its own extensive grounds including areas for Bush Craft and a MUGA. Inside, a combination of rebound, multi-sensory and immersive reality therapy spaces ensure the holistic approach continues.

Mill School Bury is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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