Teaching Assistant
Quick answer
Heath Farm School is hiring a full-time, permanent Teaching Assistant in Kent, UK, paying £23,100 per annum, to support students with SEMH needs.
- Role
- Teaching Assistant
- Organization
- Heath Farm School
- Location
- Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER, UK
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £23,100.00 per annum
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Supporting students across a range of curriculum subjects and vocational pathways, delivering tailored academic and pastoral support, and promoting student engagement, independence, resilience, and self-regulation.
What you'll do
- Supporting students across a range of curriculum subjects and vocational pathways
- Delivering tailored academic and pastoral support to meet individual needs
- Promoting student engagement, independence, resilience, and self-regulation
- Supporting the implementation of EHCP provisions and personalised learning goals
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage success and wellbeing
- Using trauma-informed and relational approaches to support behaviour and emotional development
What it takes
- Passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Patience, empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence
- Strong organisational, administrative, and record-keeping skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
- A Full UK Driving Licence
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Life Assurance, Pension scheme, ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ – mental health support and physical health checks, Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £23,100.00 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, patience, empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence, strong organisational, administrative, and record-keeping skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 10/23/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Heath Farm School's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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