Learning Support Assistant

HEATH FARM SCHOOL; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ashford is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support teachers and maximize pupil achievement. The ideal candidate will help develop positive interactions and assist in lesson planning. The role values resilience and teamwork, offering competitive benefits including life assurance and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive reward package

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Calm, engaging, and resilient; able to work well as part of a team.
• Motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.
• Previous experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by working with individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons.

Skills

Engaging and resilient

Teamwork

Support skills

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Heath Farm School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will support teachers to take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximise pupils' achievement, and help pupils develop.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the positive, supportive learning environment we provide. You will work with individual pupils and small groups, preparing classrooms and materials, and building positive relationships to promote interaction and learning. You may assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by working with individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Calm, engaging, and resilient; able to work well as part of a team.
• Motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.
• Previous experience in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable but not required; excellent support skills and the right motivation and resilience are important.

Desirable Background

• Experience in customer-facing industries (e.g., retail, hospitality, leisure) seeking a role that makes a difference.

About Our Group

• Outcomes First Group supports the delivery of high-quality specialist education; Acorn Education is part of our network and leads in setting measurable outcomes for those in our care.
• In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognised as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Benefits and Wellbeing

• Competitive reward package including Life Assurance and a Pension scheme with flexible contributions.
• Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, and Electric Car Purchase options.
• Family Growth Support — enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.