Learning Support Assistant

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX

Hours: 32.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

At Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally. We’re a caring, creative, and forward-thinking school dedicated to helping children with varied and complex needs reach their full potential.

As we continue to grow, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming and passionate team.

This isn’t just a support role — it’s a chance to change lives every day. As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work alongside our talented teachers to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that help every pupil feel supported, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.

Support teachers in delivering creative, hands-on lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

Work one-to-one and in small groups to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Prepare learning materials and help maintain a stimulating, organised learning environment.

Collaborate with a dedicated, caring team committed to every pupil’s personal and academic growth.

Whether you have classroom experience or are just starting your journey in education, what matters most is your enthusiasm, empathy, and commitment to helping young people succeed.

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.

Experience working with children or young people (desirable, but not essential).

Heath Farm is 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.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils 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 your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.