Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

At OFG Education 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:        November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspire and support students every day, whether working in the classroom, in small groups, or providing tailored 1:1 support to help them succeed.
• Bring learning to life by working alongside teachers to deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet each sudents individual needs.
• Build meaningful relationships that help students feel safe, understood, valued, and ready to learn.
• Champion personal growth, encouraging independence, communication skills, emotional wellbeing, and social development.
• Make a positive impact on behaviour through nurturing, consistent, and supportive approaches.
• Be part of memorable experiences, supporting educational visits, enrichment activities, and the wider life of the school.
• Celebrate every success, tracking progress and working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to help students overcome challenges and reach their goals.
• Create opportunities to thrive by helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can flourish.

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 Our School

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

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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