Specialist Resourced Provision Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, West Malling

• Ref:KCC886-2038-12S
• Posted:05/02/2019
• Pay:VIAT 3 (£17,593 to £18,251)
• Start Date:Mar 2019
• App Close Date:04/03/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Valley Invicta Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an additional Teaching Assistant to join our talented team linked to the Specialist Resource Provision for ASD at our primary school at Kings Hill.

Salary: 37 hours per week for 38 weeks per year, pro rata to VIAT 3 £17,593 to £18,251 FTE.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is dedicated to providing outstanding care, outstanding education and outstanding opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an experienced and creative team, within a state of the art setting with outstanding facilities.

As a popular and rapidly growing provision, we are able to recruit for experienced and motivated Teaching Assistants to support the inclusion of our pupils on the Autistic Spectrum.

You will work closely with the whole school team, and under the guidance of the Lead teacher in our Specialist Resourced Provision.

You will need to be able to work on a 1:1 and small group basis both within the Specialist Resourced Provision and also in the mainstream classes, as part of individualised inclusion plans for key children.

The pupils that you will be supporting will all have an Education, Health and Care Plan for ASD needs.

The ideal candidate will be hard-working, flexible and adaptable, and will have a calm and positive approach to working with children with high levels of complex needs.

Previous experience of working with children with ASD is desirable and the ability to work independently and use your own initiative is vital.

You will need to be able to lead and discuss the impact of specialist interventions run for individuals or group of pupils.

You will have the opportunity for high quality training and CPD both within Kings Hill and alongside the other Trust primary schools.

The successful candidate will:-

• Level 1 or 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with proficient practical skills.

• Have English and Mathematics GCSE (C grade or above).

• Knowledge and experience of working with children with SEN

• 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.

Please complete the application form, ensuring that the reference number above is quoted, and submit to hr@viat.org.uk

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

The Trust reserves the right to appoint to this role at anytime.

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, 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.

Kings Hill has a particularly strong creative approach to the curriculum with many opportunities for children to immerse themselves the Arts. The school prides itself on working closely with pupils and parents to encourage every child to love learning and appreciate the opportunities it brings. There is a proactive approach to Personal Development, pupil voice, climate change and working with charities such as UNICEF and Oxfam, as well as a global curriculum and a clear anti-bullying ethos.

The school is pleased to have achieved the Rights Respecting Silver Award, the Gold Green Tree Schools Award and the Gold School Games Mark.

Job Contact Information

• Name:VIAT HR Team
• Address:11 Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME14 4AL
• Telephone: 03033030000 option 5
• Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification