Teaching Assistant

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).

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

Ofsted (2023) recognised 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.