Teaching Assistant (Specialist Resourced Provision) - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, West Malling

• Ref:KCC886-2038-119S
• Posted:03/12/2025
• Pay:VIAT 3 £14,974 pro rata to £24,146 FTE
• Start Date:January/February 2026
• App Close Date:05/01/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:8 January 2026

Advert

Valley Invicta Academies Trust requires an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at our primary school in Kings Hill.  This role will be within our Specialist Resourced Provision.

You will be required to work 27.5 hours per week (over 5 days) for 38 weeks per year on a permanent basis.

Our school has an established specialist resource provision, where children make excellent progress and achieve highly. We are looking for a person who has the skills, and ambition to enable specific pupils to accomplish their learning and personal targets.

Working across the school, with the support of SRP and mainstream staff, the role is suited to someone with the ability to use creative thinking to support children using personalised resources to learn and become as independent as possible.  This person will liaise closely with teachers and other support staff and so needs to have excellent communication skills.

The school team are very supportive and this career opportunity would offer training and a career that is aimed at developing outstanding practice.

The ideal candidate will be able to think on their feet; working both independently and as part of the team, who is looking for a role that could grow and develop over time through excellent professional development.  You would need to be calm and kind, able to take initiative and work flexibly.

What we offer 

A friendly and inclusive team who are supportive of one another and focused on well-being.

A part-time daily position term – time only.

Fantastic pupils who want to learn.

Opportunities and support for career development that includes coaching.

The chance to work across schools as part of our small and friendly Trust.

We warmly invite visits to our school to see how we work and to find out more about the role.

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 Kings Hill 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 iPads for pupil use and MacBook’s for staff.

VIPS Kings Hill 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, OPAL Platinum award and the Nurture UK award

Job Contact Information

• Name:Headteacher
• Address:Warwick Way (Off Tower View), West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AL
• Telephone: 01622 357026
• Email: enquiriesking@viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy