Post 16 Learning Support Assistant

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist sixth form college in Maidstone is seeking a Post 16 Learning Support Assistant. This role involves assisting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, promoting their learning and personal development. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive educational environment while enjoying a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

Mental health support and health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent required.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy essential.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting learning and personal development of students.
• Clarify and explain instructions to students.
• Provide support with learning tasks as needed.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Motivation

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent

NVQ Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Post 16 Learning Support Assistant

Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER

Salary: £18,118.75 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Post 16 Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College, part of Acorn Education.

About The Role

• To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the students enabling them to make best use of the educational and adulthood opportunities available to them.
• To model the College Values of Love, Commitment and Opportunity on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring students are able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the students
• Providing attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs
• Assisting students in specific areas of learning skills if required, e.g., speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, etc.
• Using praise, commentary, and assistance to encourage students to concentrate and stay task motivated
• Liaising with tutors, teachers, and other professionals regarding Student Learning Plans, contributing to planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested
• Consistently and effectively implementing college protocols and modeling the College Code of Conduct
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support students

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications:

• Essential
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Driving license
• Desirable
• NVQ Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Training

About Us

Heath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college that caters to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student can make outstanding progress in their personal development and education.

Located in Maidstone, we support up to 58 students and provide a professional post-16 provision for students with EHCPs not ready for large FE colleges or large school/academy 6th Form provisions.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, pioneering new approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for our students.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Acorn Education?

We offer a comprehensive reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and health checks

Through our flexible benefits platform, Vista, you can choose benefits like:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and enjoy a role that truly matters.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4DWW trial subject to successful probation. This is not a contractual benefit.