Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to 0%

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Job summary

Manor House School in Horsham is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support children and young people to overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve goals in a safe, nurturing setting.

This permanent role starts November 2026, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. An inspiring team and a rich, personalised education approach await you at OFG Education.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and resilience in challenging moments.
• Excellent communication and team-focused attitude.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and inspire confidence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support students daily in classroom, small groups, or 1:1.
• Build meaningful relationships to help students feel safe and ready to learn.
• Promote positive behaviour through nurturing and consistent approaches.
• Celebrate progress while tracking it and collaborating with teachers and pastoral teams.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment where every student can flourish.

Skills

GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths

Passion for supporting children with N

Job description

Enter your postcode, then select the range below

• Range

Teaching Assistant

Manor House School

• Horsham
• Permanent

Salary: £24,619.20 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG Education we work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £24,619.20 per annum ( not pro rata )
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

AtManor 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.

Build meaningful relationships that help student s feel safe, understood, valued, and ready to learn.

Make a positive impact on behaviour through nurturing, consistent, and supportive approaches.

Celebrate every success , tracking progress and working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to help student s 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.

What you will bring

• 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

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

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.

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.

Why Join Us?

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday- Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.