Teaching Assistant

Ingfield Manor School; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special educational needs school in Billingshurst is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Team Member to support children with neurological motor impairments and special educational needs. This hands-on role includes working as part of a dedicated team to create an engaging learning environment and assist with personal care. The school offers a supportive community, training in Conductive Education, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

Free online GP services

Employee assistance programme

Strong leadership support

Opportunities for growth

Free parking

Qualifications

• Empathetic and supportive personality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team.
• Adaptable and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Experience with young people or individuals with disabilities is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support students throughout their activities, including learning and personal care.
• Create a stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists as part of a transdisciplinary team.
• Assist with planning and record-keeping.
• Promote safety and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Job description

About The Company

Are you looking for a role where every day makes a meaningful difference?

Do you want to be part of a warm, supportive team helping young people fulfil their potential?

Ingfield Manor School is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Team Member to join our dedicated staff community. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding environment supporting children and young people with neurological motor impairments and a range of special educational needs.

Although our school is located in a beautiful rural setting, we recognise this can make commuting more challenging. We are exploring the option of a staff minibus pick-up/drop-off from Crawley and/or Horsham, which we hope may support applicants for whom travel is a concern (details to be confirmed).

About The Role

Why Join Ingfield Manor School?

⭐ A Unique Setting

Based within our own idyllic grounds, with woodland learning spaces, a high-spec sensory room and a swimming pool, our environment is designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and independence.

⭐ A Strong, Caring Community

Ofsted (2023) recognised that we continue to provide a GOOD quality of education, with staff who care deeply and understand our learners exceptionally well. Relationships here are warm, trusting and nurturing.

⭐ Training & Professional Growth

You’ll receive a solid training package, including specialist knowledge in Conductive Education, communication approaches, and SEN strategies. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, you will be supported to flourish.

⭐ A Job With Purpose

Every day, you will support students in learning, personal development and independence — and go home knowing your work genuinely matters.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant / Team Member, you will:

• Support students throughout all parts of their day, including learning sessions, personal care and mealtimes.
• Help create a stimulating learning environment following the principles of Conductive Education.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and colleagues as part of a transdisciplinary team.
• Assist with planning, record-keeping and the creation of individual student goals.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
• Provide consistent, compassionate, high-quality care.

This role involves physical interaction, facilitation and movement of equipment, so confidence in working in a hands‑on environment is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Empathetic, supportive and committed to promoting independence.
• Able to communicate clearly, work as part of a team and use your initiative confidently.
• Adaptable, reliable, and motivated with a positive approach to young people.
• Willing to fully participate in all aspects of school life.
• Experience with young people or individuals with disabilities is helpful but not essential — the right values and attitude matter most.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, collaborative team and a strong sense of community.
• Opportunities to grow, progress and specialise.
• Access to Salutem Extras, including:
  • Free online GP services for you and your family
  • Free employee assistance programme (counselling, financial & legal support)
• Strong leadership support and a culture rooted in our values: Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful.
• Free parking and rural surroundings just 10 minutes from Horsham. A public bus stop is a 10‑minute walk away.
• Potential staff minibus pick‑up options currently under consideration (Crawley/Horsham).

Ready to Join Us?

If you feel inspired by our mission and want to be part of a school where everyone is encouraged to fulfil their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your place in the Ingfield Manor team.

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• ✅ Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced?

👍We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.

👍We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland

👍We are a Disability confident committed company.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

Safeguarding Statement

Ingfield Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.