Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental/phys

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Heath Farm College in Maidstone is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH in a post-16 specialist college. You will work closely with teachers, curriculum leads and a multidisciplinary team to create a safe, inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

You will deliver tailored academic and pastoral support across subjects, promote resilience and self-regulation, and assist with EHCP provisions. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic approach to young people with SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication with students, families and professionals.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students across curriculum subjects and vocational pathways.
• Deliver tailored academic and pastoral support to meet individual needs.
• Promote engagement, resilience and self-regulation.
• Assist with EHCP provisions and personalised learning goals.
• Maintain accurate records on progress, attendance and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant at Heath Farm College, working closely with teachers, curriculum leads and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued, supported and able to succeed.,

• Supporting students across a range of curriculum subjects and vocational pathways.
• Delivering tailored academic and pastoral support to meet individual needs.
• Promoting student engagement, independence, resilience and self-regulation.
• Supporting the implementation of EHCP provisions and personalised learning goals.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage success and wellbeing.
• Using trauma-informed and relational approaches to support behaviour and emotional development.
• Supporting students during periods of dysregulation through positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Contributing to reward systems that celebrate achievement, progress and positive behaviour.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to progress, attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Working collaboratively with families, external professionals and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for students.
  We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs. You will be committed to helping students overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve success both academically and personally., Be passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Be able to build positive, professional relationships based on trust and consistency.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Have strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Be able to motivate, encourage and inspire young people to achieve their potential.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence
• This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to have a genuine impact on young people's lives and support them as they develop the confidence, independence and skills needed for their future.
  We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
  We place students 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 students 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