Overview
Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special
school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England
and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational
Environments.
Based in our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor
School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim 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. The aim of our services is to provide a safe
and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish
and grow.
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)
We are immensely proud of our school and our
community. We are committed to providing
the very best for young people while they are with us, helping them to develop
the knowledge, skills, confidence and aspiration to succeed throughout their
lives. We know that our staff team make
the school what it is today and are the key to a successful future. Staff are well supported by the leadership
team and are offered opportunities to progress.
We know that each and every one of our staff have a pivotal role to play
and we believe in supporting everyone to fulfil their potential. Ingfield Manor
School is a rewarding place to work, and staff report high levels of job
satisfaction.
Through working for Salutem we offer a comprehensive
range of employee benefits designed to support you in various aspects of your
life through our benefits platform Salutem Extras.
Some of these benefits include free online GP access
for you and your family, ensuring that healthcare is readily accessible when
you need it most. Additionally, our free employee assistance programme extends
its support to both you and your partner, providing essential services such as
counselling, financial advice, and legal guidance.
Ingfield Manor School has convenient road links and is
a 10 minute drive from Horsham. There is a bus stop 10 minute walk from the
school, a large car park for those travelling by car.
New employees joining Ingfield Manor School are
guaranteed a warm welcome from the community.
Our motto is that ‘Fulfilling Potential’ and we strongly believe that
this should include our entire school community. We look forward to getting to know you better
and helping you to play your part in providing the very best to our young
people.
Job Responsibilities – Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Support delivery of individual and group OT programmes, working 1:1 and in groups
- Assist students with motor skills, sensory needs, and daily living skills
- Monitor, record, and report student progress and outcomes
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs and promote independence
- Work collaboratively with therapists, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams
- Prepare and maintain therapy resources and a safe learning environment
- Assist with documentation, data collection, and reviews
- Participate in training, supervision, and ongoing professional development
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice at all times
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?
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
