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Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Valley Invicta Academies Trust, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC888-1155-165S
  • Posted:17/01/2018
  • Pay:VIAT 2
  • Start Date:Feb 2018
  • App Close Date:25/01/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 29 February 2018

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Teaching Assistant required for the Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase.

This is a permanent appointment, 37 hours per week on a term time only basis (38 weeks per year).  The salary will be paid within the VIAT 2 grade, pro rata to full-time equivalent of £16,303 - £17,419 per annum.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is dedicated to providing outstanding care, outstanding education and outstanding opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new, state of the art building with outstanding facilities.

The successful candidate will:-

  • Have English and Mathematics GCSE (C grade or above).
  • Knowledge and experience of observations and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
  • Have a first aid qualification or be prepared to undergo first aid training
  • Be able to support teaching staff in providing a stimulating and caring learning environment.
  • Be committed to supporting and nurturing children, adopting an inclusive approach that enables them to reach their full potential.
  • Motivate and inspire children to learn.
  • Be able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative.
  • Be able to adapt and respond to children’s individual emotional and physical needs.

Your duties will include:-

  • Assisting with group and individual work.
  • Observations.
  • Providing assistance with day-to-day running of the class.
  • Supervision of and engagement in play.
  • Monitoring the lunch hall during mealtimes.
  • Promoting good table manners.

Please complete the attached application form and submit to hrviat@viat.org.uk quoting the school and reference number shown above. 

For more information about Valley Invicta Academies Trust, please visit our website:  www.viat.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 18 September 2017 at midday. 

The Trust reserves the right to appoint to this post at any time.

Information about the school

The Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide nothing less than outstanding education for all our young people. Presently the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and three secondary schools:

VIAT Primary Schools

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School at Eastborough which has recently joined the Trust.

VIAT Secondary Schools

Invicta Grammar School, Valley Park School and The Lenham School. The Lenham School became a member of the Trust this year joining Invicta Grammar School, the highest performing “non super selective” school in Kent and Valley Park School, the highest performing non-selective school in Kent.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Lynne Russell
  • Address:Business Centre, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
  • Telephone: 03033030000
  • Email: hrviat@viat.org.uk

Documents

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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.