Learner Support Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Heath Farm School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6060-204T
• Posted:30/01/2026
• Pay:£19,205.87 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:19/02/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Job Title:  Learning Support Assistant
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX
Salary:     £19,205.87 per annum (£13.25 per hour) (not pro rata)
Hours:      32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and personal development. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals, you will help pupils access learning, build confidence, and develop independence within a nurturing, inclusive environment.

You will:

• Support individual pupils and small groups to engage with lessons and tasks
• Clarify and explain instructions, learning activities, and use of resources
• Provide encouragement, reassurance, and positive feedback to promote focus, confidence, and self-esteem
• Deliver targeted support in areas such as reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting, and presentation
• Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment

No two days are the same, and every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSEs grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Has experience working with children in educational, care, or support settings (desirable but not essential)
• Is caring, patient, and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to help vulnerable young people
• Can adapt to varied classroom and outdoor environments with flexibility and confidence
• Works well in a team while being able to take initiative when needed

If you are ready to support young people to thrive and make a real difference, please apply today.

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.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Job Contact Information

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

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