Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX
Hours:      40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:     £23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:       September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Manor House School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is more than just a classroom role—it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, inspire confidence and help pupils overcome barriers to achieve their full potential.

If you're passionate about making a genuine difference and want a career that's both rewarding and fulfilling, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, creative and personalised learning activities.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, communication and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Prepare classroom resources and support a range of enrichment activities, educational visits and school events.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing observations with the wider school team.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to provide consistent, holistic support.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of every pupil, helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Is patient, resilient and able to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Brings a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to help every pupil succeed.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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.

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