SRP Teaching Assistant - Temporary - Special Needs Position

Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase, West Malling

• Ref:KCC886-2036-73S
• Posted:26/06/2025
• Pay:VIAT 3 £10,890 actual salary £24,146 FTE
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:07/07/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for autistic children. Pupils are valued members of both the SRP and mainstream classes, following personalised timetables.

 This temporary role is 20 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), and is directly linked to the SRP. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, a strong communicator, and a team player.

 We have a well-resourced curriculum and excellent learning and outdoor environments.

 We are seeking a practitioner who can:

• Exhibit our Core Values in professional behaviour
• Be a positive role model for teaching and learning
• Work 1:1 and with small groups
• Deliver tailored learning activities in collaboration with the class teacher
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff to support development and uphold the school ethos

 We offer:

• A strong, supportive ethos built on Core Values
• Regular CPD, mentoring, and coaching
• Motivated, well-behaved pupils
• Dedicated staff and leadership
• Supportive Local School Boards

We benefit from being part of the Valley Invicta Academies Trust by having close links with the secondary schools enabling collaborative projects and school visits. Teachers and TAs have joint CPD sessions including moderation, and there are many opportunities for pupils to take part in a range of sporting and arts events.

If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, please contact Mrs G Robinson (Head of School) on 01732 840908 to arrange a visit to the school.

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 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.

• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Job description/Job specification