Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to grow

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Manor House School in Horsham seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to help children and young people overcome challenges, build confidence and reach their goals in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to deliver personalised lessons and track progress, fostering independence, communication and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to support students with additional needs.
• Excellent communication with students, families and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support students in the classroom, small groups and 1:1.
• Deliver personalised lessons with teachers to meet individual needs.
• Build relationships that foster safety, confidence and engagement.
• Support personal growth, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with behaviour management using nurturing approaches.
• Support educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Track progress and collaborate with therapists and pastoral teams.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or equivalent)

Job description

At Manor House School, every day is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome challenges, discover their strengths and achieve things they may never have thought possible. Whether you're supporting a student to take their first steps towards independent learning, helping them build confidence and emotional resilience, or celebrating a breakthrough moment they've worked hard to reach, you'll be there for every milestone along the way. No achievement is too small, and every success is worth celebrating. This is far more than a support role. It's an opportunity to inspire, motivate and empower students to believe in themselves and reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. If you're compassionate, patient and passionate about transforming young lives, we'd love to welcome you to our dedicated team and make a difference together. What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspire and support students every day, whether working in the classroom, in small groups, or providing tailored 1:1 support to help them succeed.
• Bring learning to life by working alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet each student's individual needs.
• Build meaningful relationships that help students feel safe, understood, valued, and ready to learn.
• Champion personal growth, encouraging independence, communication skills, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Make a positive impact on behaviour through nurturing, consistent, and supportive approaches.
• Be part of memorable experiences, supporting educational visits, enrichment activities, and the wider life of the school.
• Celebrate every success, tracking progress and working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to help students overcome challenges and reach their goals.
• Create opportunities to thrive by helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can flourish. You don't need years of SEN experience, we're looking for the right person.
• GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and resilience, even during challenging moments.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• The ability to build trusting relationships and inspire confidence.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Driving licence required
• Manor House School is an independent co-educational school for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide a small, supportive environment where personalised learning helps students rebuild confidence and engage with education. Our dedicated staff foster positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, and a calm, nurturing atmosphere. Through tailored support and a broad curriculum, we empower students to achieve success and prepare for life beyond school.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support