Flexi-Bank Teaching Assistant in Billingshurst

Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education, supporting adults and children in residential and educational environments. Based in idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room, and swimming pool.

At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. Our IMS provision caters for students aged 3–19 years with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy and associated medical and sensory needs. Following the Conductive Education approach, Ingfield Manor School focuses on the holistic development of everyone, including their physical and communication skills. Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

Job Overview:

• Support the class teacher to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students, implementing relevant education policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate support to students, enabling them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.
• Organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings, and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation for students with ASC/SCLN/Complex Needs.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to ensure the safety of students in line with risk assessments.
• Produce effective resources/teaching aids at the request of the class teacher and/or tutor.
• Assist learners in developing or refining their independence skills, including personal care elements.
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of the students in line with company policies.
• Ensure that equipment and resources are used, stored, and maintained efficiently, reporting maintenance issues as necessary.
• Support the teacher in writing, updating, implementing, and evaluating documentation relating to individual students.
• Contribute to developments related to the School Development Plan.
• Participate in staff training and development programmes.
• Keep up-to-date with specified subject area, educational practice, and SEND-related information.
• Work with and manage sensory needs, enabling learners with a sensory diet and/or self-regulatory strategies.
• Maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to learner education.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison to ensure a consistent approach to education.
• Ensure the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets.
• Report issues and/or incidents relating to staff and students promptly to the relevant line manager.
• Operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly regarding safeguarding and child protection.
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions, and annual reviews in accordance with company policy.
• Promote the school as a valued, professional asset within its community.
• Exhibit the values of the company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with company policies.

This job description should not be seen as all-encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. The post holder will further Salutem’s vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure it remains up to date, and the post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.

Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy. Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.

Why choose us?

• Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
• Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
• Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.