Higher Needs Funding Teaching Assistant, West Malling
Client: Kent Tech
Location: West Malling, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 1299bed28219
Job Views: 6
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Advert:
Valley Invicta Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our primary school at Kings Hill. The role involves supporting a child with high needs on a 1:1 basis.
The position is for 27.5 hours per week over 5 days, for 38 weeks per year.
The ideal candidate is proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team, and eager for professional growth through development opportunities.
We seek someone calm, kind, flexible, and able to use initiative. Creativity and the ability to enhance existing practices in supporting pupils with SEND are essential to help them achieve their potential and work independently across the curriculum.
This is a temporary contract funded by High Needs Funding.
What we offer:
* A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team focused on well-being.
* A part-time, term-time position.
* Engaging pupils eager to learn.
* Career development opportunities, including coaching.
* Opportunities to work across schools within our small, friendly Academy Trust.
We welcome visits to our school to learn more about us and the role.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We may conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence, and any relevant information regarding a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments.
A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy is available attached.
Valley Invicta Academies Trust values diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need access arrangements for the application process, please contact us for support.
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