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Specialist Resource Provision Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough , Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2172-237S
  • Posted:18/09/2025
  • Pay:VIAT 3 £19,058 pro rata to £24,146 FTE
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:06/10/2025 at 23:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are seeking to recruit an experienced, passionate, and effective practitioner, to join our successful and dedicated team of ASD specialist staff 32.5 hours per week

Our school has an established Specialist Resource Provision, where children are nurtured and educated in a way that matches their needs.  We are looking for a person who has the relevant experience and skills to work with our pupils to enable them to accomplish their personal targets.

Although the role is primarily linked to the SRP, with a specific child, there will be the opportunity to work within the mainstream setting; developing the child’s interaction and social skills as well as furthering their academic capacity. This role is suited to someone who can be flexible, resilient and, has a positive outlook and attitude.

Our SRP team are highly skilled in adapting learning and delivering interventions to enable all children to succeed. This career opportunity would enable you to work and train alongside the current staff to continue to develop your own strong practice.

What we are looking for:

  • Proven ability to support pupils with ASD effectively through the use of dynamic & engaging techniques.
  • The ability to work with a team in a responsive and flexible manner, responding to the instruction and advice of the Lead Teacher.
  • Ability to reflect, adapt and see solutions in own practice.
  • The use of independent initiative when supporting pupils.
  • To share ideas for the adjustment of learning to enable pupils to access the learning effectively.
  • To build effective trusting relationships with parents, pupils and staff.
  • A willingness and interest in using CPD to further develop career.

To apply for the position, click ‘apply now’ button to download a copy of our application form.

Completed applications should be sent to t.hennon@eastborough.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. 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 East Borough is a two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a Specialist Resource Provision, in the heart of the local community.

The school’s spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas. There are many extra-curricular activities on offer and bespoke spaces for music and ICT.

East Borough prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child is encouraged to aim high. They are pleased to have achieved the Silver Sports Award and the Eco Schools Silver Award.

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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.