Teaching Assistant

Manor House School; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor House School is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You'll engage directly with students, prepare learning materials, and foster emotional and physical support in their development, making a rewarding impact on their lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN and within a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor classroom roles.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with pupils to maximize their educational potential.
• Prepare learning materials and run classroom activities.
• Support pupils’ emotional and physical needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Caring approach

Education

GCSE C or above in English

GCSE C or above in Maths

Job description

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Manor House School is an independent special educational needs provision supporting boys and girls aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our school's philosophy is holistic, inclusive, aspirational, and progressive. The successful candidate will support teachers and work alongside support staff and therapists to deliver the curriculum and create a therapeutic environment addressing social, emotional, behavioral, communication, and learning difficulties.

This opportunity is based in Horsham, accessible from Southwest London, Northwest Brighton, and Northeast Chichester.

The Opportunity

Enjoy a rewarding career in education and make a real impact on pupils’ lives. Join an amazing team dedicated to creating supportive, enriching classrooms where vulnerable pupils achieve more than they expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will engage directly with pupils and young people, helping them maximize their educational potential. You will prepare learning materials, run classroom activities, and support their emotional and physical needs, fostering their development and engagement.

Supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs is rewarding, and you will benefit from the support of our experienced teams. Your efforts will lead to meaningful progress in their lives, providing a sense of achievement and fulfillment.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome candidates with GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths, and some experience with SEN and within a school setting.

You should be adaptable, ready to work in various classroom roles both indoors and outdoors, depending on individual needs. A caring, responsive approach is essential, whether running activities, leading outdoor experiences, or supervising pupils exploring outside.

We value teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team and sharing knowledge and experience, please complete our safeguarding-compliant application form. A team member will contact you.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, and we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through "Your Wellbeing Matters"

Additionally, our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to customize your benefits, including:

• A range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Our core focus is on the outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role has a positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits.