Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Teaching Assistant

Location:  Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER

Hours:  37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday     

Salary:  £23,100.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:  November 2026       

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

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.

You will provide both academic and pastoral support, working with students on an individual basis, in small groups and within the classroom. Using positive, trauma-informed approaches, you will help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and resilience, and make progress towards their EHCP outcomes. You will also support students' emotional wellbeing, independence and preparation for adulthood through personalised interventions and everyday encouragement.

Key responsibilities include:

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.

About You

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.

You will:

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.

About Us

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.

Why Join Us?

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

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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