Teaching Assistant

Manor House School; Slinfold; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Manor House School is an independent co-educational school in the U.K. specializing in pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role involves supporting learning in class and groups, building trusting relationships and promoting wellbeing to help pupils thrive.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths and a passion for assisting children with additional needs. A driving licence is required, and safeguarding is a priority across the school community.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and resilience, especially during challenging moments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class, in small groups and 1:1 to help them engage and grow.
• Work with teachers to deliver personalised learning meeting individual needs.
• Record pupil progress and collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to celebrate successes.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C)

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

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: Up to £24,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role At Manor House School, no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support pupils in class, in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to help them engage, achieve and grow.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver creative, personalised learning that meets individual needs.
• Build trusted relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and confident.
• Encourage independence, communication, emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour using nurturing and consistent approaches.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and wider school life.
• Record pupil progress and work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral colleagues to celebrate successes and overcome challenges.
• Help create a safe, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

What you will bring

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

About Us

Manor House School is an independent co-educational school for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide a small, supportive environment where personalised learning helps pupils 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 pupils to achieve success and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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. 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.