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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough , Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2172-244S
  • Posted:09/12/2025
  • Pay:VIAT 4 £19,210 pro rata to £26,210 FTE
  • Start Date:January/February 2026
  • App Close Date:21/12/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our team.

The role is to cover whole classes for scheduled release time and for absence. This means that the role can be diverse, teaching across the school in different classes at different times. Planning and support are offered by teachers and subject leaders and when not covering, you will support classes, groups and individual children. 

The successful candidate will need to hold an HLTA qualification or be able to demonstrate recent and extensive experience of covering whole classes within a primary school setting. 

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has the highest expectations for learning and behaviour
  • Is confident and skilled in leading whole classes for all curriculum lessons
  • Is confident in managing behaviour successfully
  • Understands how to adapt teaching and learning for different groups of children
  • Can liaise effectively with teachers and Heads of Year on planning and class arrangements
  • Is a team-player
  • Is flexible and adaptable in response to the needs of the school

We can offer you:

  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • A friendly team
  • Supportive and effective school leadership
  • A genuine commitment to and provision for wellbeing
  • 443 wonderful children
  • A well-resourced environment

 

Closing date: 19th December 2025

Interview date: TBC

 

For more information about this position, please see the job description and person specification.

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

Completed applications should be sent to t.hennon@eastborough.viat.org.uk   Please quote the reference number shown above for this post.

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 Eastborough 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.

Eastborough 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.