Teaching Assistant

Manor House School; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Horsham is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. You will help create a welcoming environment that inspires learning and supports the individual needs of students. Responsibilities include building strong relationships with pupils, assisting with their academic and social development, and collaborating closely with teachers. If you have a passion for making a real impact on young lives, this role presents a fulfilling opportunity in a dynamic school environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in students' lives.
• Experience in supporting learning in various capacities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with pupils and respond to needs.
• Support students' social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Prepare and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist in classroom management and planning.

Skills

Nurturing relationships with pupils

Support social and emotional development

One-to-one and small group teaching

Prepare and organise classrooms

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

; no sponsorship available

Are you passionate about making a real difference every single day?

Manor House School is looking for outstanding Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team! This is your chance to be part of a school where every day is full of energy, creativity, and opportunities to make a lasting impact on young lives.

About the Role

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.

Key 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

Your 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.

About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

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, enables 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.

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. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.