Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER

Salary: £19,205.87 per annum (Not pro rata)

Hours:

32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date:

January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

• Support teachers to deliver creative and inclusive lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to promote engagement, progress, and achievement
• Prepare classrooms, resources, and learning materials to support effective teaching
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage learning and interaction
• Assist in lesson planning and delivery within a supportive, creative environment
• Promote pupils' social, emotional, and educational development throughout the school day
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, ensuring pupils feel safe, respected, and listened to
• Work collaboratively as part of a close-knit and supportive staff team

• Calm, patient, and resilient with a positive, flexible approach
• Motivated to support pupils with SEN, ASC, or complex needs (experience desirable but not essential)
• Enjoys teamwork and building strong professional relationships
• Brings transferable skills from customer‑facing roles such as retail, hospitality, or leisure
• Educated to GCSE grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential and build a positive future

Heath Farm College is 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. The college has a capacity to support up to 58 students and provides a professional post‑16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school or academy 6th Form provision.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks (Your Wellbeing Matters)
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista – health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts across the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support)

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process, and we are not accepting liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.