Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase, West Malling

• Ref:KCC886-2036-36S
• Posted:22/09/2022
• Pay:VIAT 2, £16,662 pro rata to £19,100
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:10/10/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team at the Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase 

This is a permanent appointment, 37 hours per week on a term time only basis (38 weeks per year).  The salary starting salary will be £16,662, paid within the VIAT 2 grade, pro rata to a full-time equivalent of £19.100 per annum.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is dedicated to providing outstanding care, outstanding education and outstanding opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new, state of the art building with outstanding facilities.

Our School

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, strong, encouraging team, within a popular, successful school, which is very much a part of the local community.

Our pupils are proud to be part of the school and are well mannered, polite and keen to learn.

Our school goes from strength to strength and having achieved Good Ofsted rating in October 2018 we are now on the journey towards Outstanding. We have high expectations and believe in inspiring our pupils to achieve success, through a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum, that provides them with opportunities to excel.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is dedicated to providing outstanding care, outstanding education and outstanding opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new, state of the art building with outstanding facilities.

Our Commitment

Come and join our dedicated team who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our children.

All our schools continually evolve in their drive for excellence; we aspire to provide staff and pupils to have
• Outstanding Care
• Outstanding Education
• Outstanding Opportunities.

New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the MAT. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the MAT is set up to provide; networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment we want to meet you.

Please complete the application form and submit to hr@viat.org.uk quoting the school and reference number shown above. 

For more information about Valley Invicta Academies Trust, please visit our website:  www.viat.org.uk

The Trust reserves the right to appoint to this post at any time.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase is a one-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a Specialist Resource Provision which has a designation for children with ASD, in the heart of the local community.

The school’s modern and spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space with well-equipped sports and play areas. There are also top of the range IT resources, including 70 iPads for pupil use and MacBook’s for staff.

Leybourne Chase prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child has the ability to reach their full potential. They are pleased to have achieved the Rights Respecting Gold Award and the Kent School Award for Resilience.

Job Contact Information

• Name:VIAT HR
• Address:Birling Road, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6FF
• Telephone: 03033030000 Option 5
• Email: office@leybournechase.viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification