Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Horsham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to inspire and support learners. You'll build strong relationships and work closely with both students and teachers to create a positive classroom environment. The role emphasizes emotional and academic development, contributing to a vibrant school community. Applicants will enjoy a unique 4-Day Working Week arrangement that offers better work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Platform

Life Assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Pension scheme with options

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils.
• Support for social and emotional development.
• Excellent classroom organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils.
• Support social, emotional, and academic development.
• Work in small groups to boost engagement.

Skills

Nurturing relationships

Support for emotional and academic development

Individualized attention

Classroom management

Job description

Overview

As a Teaching Assistant, you won't just support learning—you'll inspire it. You'll work closely with teachers and pupils to create a vibrant, positive classroom environment where every child feels valued, supported, and ready to reach their full potential. Your role will touch every part of school life, helping pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils and respond to their individual needs.
• Support social, emotional, and academic development through patient and encouraging guidance.
• Work one‑to‑one or in small groups to boost engagement, confidence, and achievement.
• Prepare and organise classrooms to be welcoming, calm, and inspiring learning spaces.
• Assist teachers with planning, behaviour strategies, resources, and everyday classroom management.
• Contribute to wider school life, including safeguarding, admin, and communication with parents.

Impact

Every day, you'll make a difference. You'll help pupils feel safe, confident, and included, encourage independence, and celebrate every success—big or small. You'll play a key role in shaping a school community where every child can thrive, while also contributing to the growth, improvement, and heartbeat of Manor House School itself.

Working Conditions & Benefits

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are putting wellbeing first. We're proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full‑time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4‑DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

• Manor House School is a DfE‑registered independent school that caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7‑18 years old.
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
• Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.
• Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions; “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks; and a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits; 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad; Cycle‑to‑Work Schemes; Electric Car Purchase Scheme; Critical Illness Cover; Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.