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).

About You

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

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.

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? 

✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. 

✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. 

✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. 

✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. 

Still not convinced? 

We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. 

We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland

We are a Disability confident committed company.  

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.