Heath Farm School
England
Salary:
£22,210.00 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 October 2025
Job overview
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
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. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
Salary: £22,210.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.
About the Role
In this rewarding role, you will support our teachers by taking a creative and flexible approach to teaching pupils according to their individual educational needs, helping to maximise achievement and personal development. You'll have the opportunity to lead small groups, step in to deliver lessons when required, and play a key part in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a HLTA who is looking to build on their career in education and is motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. Every day will bring new challenges and achievements in equal measure, and you will be working in a school where safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions wherever possible.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a committed HLTA who:
Has previous experience in an SEN/ASC environment.
Holds HLTA status (essential).
Is confident leading classes and small groups.
Brings a calm, engaging, and resilient approach.
Enjoys working as part of a team and is genuinely motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.
At Heath Farm, we never settle for second best when it comes to our pupils. If you share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering young people to be happy, independent, and successful, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
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.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.
* You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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About Heath Farm School
Heath Farm School
Egerton Road, Charing Heath, Ashford
Kent
TN27 0AX
United Kingdom
Heath Farm School offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development & enjoy success in their education.
With modern, well-resourced classroom pods, the expertise of the dedicated staff team ensures that each child can put past failures behind them in a calm and settled atmosphere. Each student is motivated through a personalised curriculum and clear targets.
Heath Farm lies in a spacious rural setting near Ashford, and attracts pupils from across Kent, neighbouring counties & parts of London, because of its growing reputation for success.
Pupils with a wide range of needs, including social & emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems & associated conditions, are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.
From its nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist 6th Form Centre, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.
Students move on from Heath Farm to college courses, apprenticeships and jobs, confident they can lead happy & meaningful adult lives.
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