Individual Inclusion Instructor - Term Time

Heath Farm School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6060-194S
• Posted:27/06/2025
• Pay:£19,200.00 per annum
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:18/07/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Job Title: Individual Inclusion Instructor
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX
Salary: £19,200 per annum
Hours: 21 hours/week, 3 days (days negotiable)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Individual Inclusion Instructor to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.

You’ll work with individual students—both onsite and offsite—to deliver bespoke support that helps them re-engage with class learning. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusion, creativity, and meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored Individual Inclusion Plans (IIPs) focusing on therapeutic, social, and academic development.
• Work 1:1 with students, supporting reintegration into class.
• Assess student progress, update learning plans and records (Evidence for Learning, SOLAR).
• Contribute to reviews and meetings (Annual Reviews, PEPs, Pupil Progress).
• Collaborate with the SENCO, Deputy Head: Wellbeing, and Therapeutic Education Practitioner.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Believe every child can achieve their potential.
• Embrace a Trauma-Informed Practice approach.
• Are adaptable, empathetic, and committed.
• Thrive in a dynamic, student-centred environment.

Why Join Us?

Wellbeing-focused benefits include:

• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Access to “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)
• Discounts and cashback across the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced family support (maternity/paternity/fertility)

Be part of something bigger—where your work makes a real difference every day.

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

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contracted hours for 100% pay—subject to a successful probation period. This is not currently a contractual benefit.

Information about the school

About the School

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Harrap-Stanley
• Address:Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
• Telephone: 01233 712030
• Email: charrapstanley@heathfarmschool.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Inclusion JD