Teaching Assistant (No Experience Needed)
- Horsham
- Permanent
Full Job Description
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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, every small breakthrough is a big achievement. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in helping pupils build confidence, develop independence and achieve things they never thought possible.
This is more than a classroom support role. You'll be part of a dedicated team that helps children and young people with additional needs feel safe, understood and successful. Whether you're supporting a pupil to engage in learning, develop friendships, manage emotions or celebrate a personal milestone, your impact will be felt every single day.
If you're compassionate, resilient and looking for a meaningful career where no two days are ever the same, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the classroom environment.
- Helping to deliver engaging, personalised learning tailored to individual needs.
- Building positive, trusting relationships that enable pupils to flourish.
- Supporting emotional regulation, communication skills and social development.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and a love of learning.Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress.
- Promoting positive behaviour through consistent, nurturing approaches.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment.
What you will bring
You don't need extensive SEN experience to join us. What matters most is your attitude, values and commitment to making a difference.
- Has GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and Maths required.
- Is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Brings patience, empathy, resilience and a positive outlook.
- Can build strong relationships and inspire trust and confidence.
- Is a team player with excellent communication skills.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
- Full 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.
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