HLTA – Therapeutic Learning & Reintegration Support - Fixed Term

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-655S
• Posted:08/06/2026
• Pay:FST Grade F, £23,805-£24,757 (£27,904-£29,020 FTE)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:29/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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HLTA – Orchard House (Therapeutic Learning & Reintegration Support)

Growing Confidence. Rebuilding Success.

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable young people rebuild confidence and reconnect positively with education?

New Line Learning Academy is seeking a committed and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join Orchard House, our brand-new specialist Key Stage 3 emotional wellbeing and reintegration provision supporting students experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), anxiety and emotionally based attendance barriers.

Orchard House provides a calm, nurturing and highly personalised environment where students can rebuild confidence, strengthen emotional wellbeing and gradually reintegrate into mainstream education.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a small group of vulnerable young people and make a genuine difference to their lives.

The role will include:

• delivering elements of PSHE and Personal Development;
• supporting students within therapeutic and emotional wellbeing sessions;
• working alongside teachers in English, Mathematics and Science lessons;
• mentoring and supporting emotional regulation; and
• helping students rebuild confidence, routines and readiness for learning.
• We are looking for someone who:
• is passionate about inclusion and supporting vulnerable young people;
• has experience working with students experiencing SEMH, anxiety or SEND;
• can build exceptional relationships with young people;
• is calm, nurturing and resilient; and
• believes every child deserves the opportunity to flourish.

In return, we offer:

• the opportunity to work in an innovative and highly impactful provision;
• excellent professional development opportunities;
• a supportive and ambitious leadership team; and
• the chance to transform the lives of vulnerable young people.

If you are passionate about making a difference and helping young people grow in confidence and success, we would love to hear from you.

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-3:30pm, working 38 weeks per year. Please note that this role is fixed term for 1 year initially.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a good school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: recruitment@newlinelearning.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus