Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant (Permanent)
About The Company
Are you looking for a role where every day makes a meaningful difference?
Do you want to be part of a warm, supportive team helping young people fulfil their potential?
Ingfield Manor School is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Team Member to join our dedicated staff community. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding environment supporting children and young people with neurological motor impairments and a range of special educational needs.
Although our school is located in a beautiful rural setting, we recognise this can make commuting more challenging. We are exploring the option of a staff minibus pick-up/drop-off from Crawley and/or Horsham, which we hope may support applicants for whom travel is a concern (details to be confirmed).

About

The Role
Why Join Ingfield Manor School?
⭐ A Unique Setting
Based within our own idyllic grounds, with woodland learning spaces, a high-spec sensory room and a swimming pool, our environment is designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and independence.
⭐ A Strong, Caring Community
Ofstedrecognised that we continue to provide a GOOD quality of education, with staff who care deeply and understand our learners exceptionally well. Relationships here are warm, trusting and nurturing.
⭐ Training & Professional Growth
You’ll receive a solid training package, including specialist knowledge in Conductive Education, communication approaches, and SEN strategies. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, you will be supported to flourish.
⭐ A Job With Purpose
Every day, you will support students in learning, personal development and independence — and go home knowing your work genuinely matters.
Your Role
As a Teaching Assistant / Team Member, you will:
Support students throughout all parts of their day, including learning sessions, personal care and mealtimes.
Help create a stimulating learning environment following the principles of Conductive Education.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and colleagues as part of a transdisciplinary team.
Assist with planning, record-keeping and the creation of individual student goals.
Promote safety, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
Provide consistent, compassionate, high-quality care.

This role involves physical interaction, facilitation and movement of equipment, so confidence in working in a hands-on environment is essential.
What We’re Looking For

You will be:

Empathetic, supportive and committed to promoting independence.
Able to communicate clearly, work as part of a team and use your initiative confidently.
Adaptable, reliable, and motivated with a positive approach to young people.
Willing to fully participate in all aspects of school life.

Experience with young people or individuals with disabilities is helpful but not essential — the right values and attitude matter most.

What We Offer

A welcoming, collaborative team and a strong sense of community.
Opportunities to grow, progress and specialise.
Access to Salutem Extras, including:

Free online GP services for you and your family
Free employee assistance programme (counselling, financial & legal support)
Strong leadership support and a culture rooted in our values:
Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful.
Free parking and rural surroundings just 10 minutes from Horsham. A public bus stop is a 10-minute walk away.
Potential staff minibus pick-up options currently under consideration (Crawley/Horsham).
Ready to Join Us?
If you feel inspired by our mission and want to be part of a school where everyone is encouraged to fulfil their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your place in the Ingfield Manor team.
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive:
Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious:
Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal:
Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique:
Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent:
Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging:
Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful:
Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
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