Learning Support Assistant

Hillingdon Manor School; Ashford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Heath Farm School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development in an inclusive setting in Ashford, Kent. You will work with teachers, SENCOs and professionals to help pupils access learning and build independence.

You will provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy and presentation, fostering a calm classroom and collaborative ethos for vulnerable children with SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience with children in education or care settings is desirable.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to help vulnerable young people.
• Able to adapt to varied classroom and outdoor environments with confidence.
• Works well in a team and can take initiative when needed.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups to engage with lessons and tasks.
• Clarify and explain instructions, learning activities, and use of resources.
• Provide encouragement, reassurance and positive feedback to promote focus, confidence and self-esteem.
• Deliver targeted support in areas such as reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting, and presentation.
• Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Team player

Flexible

Initiative

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (C/4+)

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

Heath Farm School

• Ashford
• Permanent

Salary: £19,205.87 per annum

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX
Salary: £19,205.87 per annum (£13.25 per hour) (not pro rata)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and personal development. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals, you will help pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop independence within a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will:

• Support individual pupils and small groups to engage with lessons and tasks
• Clarify and explain instructions, learning activities, and use of resources
• Provide encouragement, reassurance, and positive feedback to promote focus, confidence, and self-esteem
• Deliver targeted support in areas such as reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting, and presentation
• Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment

No two days are the same, and every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSEs grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Has experience working with children in educational, care, or support settings (desirable but not essential)
• Is caring, patient, and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to help vulnerable young people
• Can adapt to varied classroom and outdoor environments with flexibility and confidence
• Works well in a team while being able to take initiative when needed
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Heath Farm School is an independent specialist day school in Charing Heath, Kent, supporting children with SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and attachment disorder.

Set in a spacious rural environment, pupils learn in small classes with personalised support and tailored therapy. Our curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Working closely with families, we empower every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

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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