Start: October 2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Manor House School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils in reaching their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.
You’ll have the opportunity to work one-to-one or in small groups, helping students engage with learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. You’ll also assist with classroom preparation, organise activities, and contribute to the warm and inclusive culture that makes our school special.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support pupils’ learning and personal development, promoting confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
2. Work under the guidance of teachers to deliver tailored learning experiences.
3. Assist with classroom organisation, lesson preparation, and small group interventions.
4. Contribute to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
5. Help track pupil progress, maintain records, and communicate effectively with staff and parents.
6. Uphold safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of every student.
7. Take on additional responsibilities that help our school thrive.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is patient, flexible, and genuinely cares about supporting young people to succeed. You’ll bring energy, empathy, and a “can-do” attitude to our school community, helping every pupil feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn.
Essential Criteria
8. GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English.
9. Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
10. Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
11. Full UK Driving Licence.
12. Understanding of safeguarding and SEN principles.
13. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a real difference in pupils’ lives.
About us
Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
14. Life Assurance
15. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
16. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
17. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
18. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
19. Cycle to Work Schemes
20. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
21. Critical illness cover
22. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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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