SRP Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Snodland

• Ref:KCC886-2037-162S
• Posted:12/05/2026
• Pay:VIAT 3 Actual Salary £22,677 pro rata FTE £26,942
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:20/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:22 May 2026

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We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SRP HLTA to join our inclusive primary school team. Children within our SRPs are supported to access the mainstream environment with specialist advice and support from the SRP and are fully included in all aspects of school life.

We offer clubs and trip opportunities to all SRP children alongside their mainstream peers or as part of their SRP group and encourage children to take on positions of responsibility within the school, with support where needed. Our expectation is that every child is supported to access a high-quality, broad and balanced curriculum, personalised to reflect their individual strengths and needs. We are committed to ensuring that all children know more and remember more, including those with more severe and complex needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping our children thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing and aspirational environment.

The role will be term time 38 weeks of the year, 37 hours a week.

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 the 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.

For more information on our school, please visit our website.

Information about the school

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes 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 a Macbook suite and 90 iPads for pupil use.

Holborough Lakes 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:Pollyfield Close, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5GR
• Telephone: 01634 242839
• Email: recruitment@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 and Person Specification