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Specialist ASD/ Communication and Interaction Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Aylesford

  • Ref:KCC886-2030-156T
  • Posted:10/05/2024
  • Pay:MPS / UPS: £30,000 - £46,525
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:20/05/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/c 20 May 2024

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We are recruiting for a Specialist ASD/ Communication and Interaction teacher to join the team at our school to provide specialist provision for a small group of identified EYFS and Key Stage 1 pupils with ASD and/ or Communication and Interaction needs. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion and interest in SEND, particularly in meeting the needs of pupils with autism and Communication and Interaction  This is a unique opportunity to join our well- established specialist teams for someone who is interested in developing their own expertise and career within SEND.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, we'd like you to become part of a friendly, strong, encouraging team, within a popular, successful school, just recently rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, which is very much a part of the local community.

Our Commitment

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.

In joining us, we will offer you the very best CPD and career development. This includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • A core offer of professional development with opportunities to engage in research programmes
  • Opportunities to learn within a network of schools
  • Actively working with you to meet CPD needs, through training, mentoring and working with colleagues within the other Primary Schools within MAT.

We warmly invite you book an appointment with our Headteacher, Mr Billy Harrington, to discuss this position further.  Please visit our website to find out more about our school: Welcome to Aylesford (viat.org.uk)

To apply, click on the link below to download a copy of our application form and email to: recruitment@viat.org.uk 

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. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

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

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford is a two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, in the heart of the local community.

The school’s facilities, which have been extended to include a brand new library, classrooms and reception area, sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas.

As an Outstanding school, Aylesford prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child is motivated to achieve their very best. They are pleased to have achieved the Resilience and Emotional Wellbeing Award and were also Kent Literacy Award Winners.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:VIAT HR
  • Address:Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU
  • Telephone: 0303 303 0000 opt 5
  • Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.