Teaching Assistant
at Heath Farm School, Ashford, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £23,321 a year
- Closing date
- 25 November 2026
- Start
- December 2026
- Type of post
- Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
The advert says: “This role does not offer sponsorship.” - First seen
- 4 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Full Job Description
At OFG Education we work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work!
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, TN27 0AX
Salary: £23,321.34 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
At Heath Farm School, we're looking for passionate and caring Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team supporting students.
This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll play a key part in helping students build confidence, develop independence, regulate their emotions and achieve milestones that can have a lifelong impact.
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in care, support work, youth work, residential settings, mental health services, sports coaching or simply have a genuine passion for helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Full training and ongoing development will be provided.
Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist professionals, you'll help create a positive, nurturing and engaging environment where students feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed.
No two days are the same, but every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference.
What you will be doing
• Supporting students in lessons, one-to-one and in small groups
• Building trusted relationships that help students feel confident and secure
• Encouraging communication, independence and social development
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to achieve the best outcomes
• Celebrating progress and recognising every success, no matter how small
What you will bring
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
• Compassionate, patient and committed to helping young people succeed
• Positive, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• A strong communicator who can build meaningful relationships
• Flexible, proactive and keen to learn new skills
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
• Driving licence required
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School
Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every student can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for Primary through to Secondary students aged 5 to 16, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.
Our student 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 proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
About Heath Farm School
- Type
- Independent school
- Pupils
- 141 (school census, 2025/26)
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