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We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team at the Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teaching assistant within our specialist resource provision (SRP) for autistic children. Pupils within the SRP are valued members of both their mainstream class and the SRP and each child has a personalised timetable setting out when they will be based within the SRP and when they will access mainstream lessons. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, has excellent communication skills and is a good team player. This is a temporary appointment, 32.5 hours per week on a term time only basis (38 weeks per year).
We have an established, strong curriculum that is well-resourced. This is supplemented by a fantastic learning environment with fantastic outdoor spaces.
We are looking for a skilled practitioner who can:
1. Exhibit the Leybourne Chase Core Values in their professional behaviours.
2. Be an excellent role model for teaching and learning
3. Support children to complete their learning, both within the specialist resource provision and in their mainstream classes.
4. Work on both a 1:1 and small group basis
5. Liaise with external therapists and other professionals
6. Lead the delivery of specific learning objectives and activities, adjusting them to meet the requirements of individual or groups of pupils following support from the class teacher.
7. To build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, to maximise children’s development and maintain the overall ethos and vision of the school.
We can offer you:
8. A strong, supportive ethos across the school based on our Core Values
9. Regular personal CPD and training, including mentoring and coaching
10. Motivated, well behaved children
11. Committed staff and leadership team
12. A supportive Governing Body
We benefit from being part of the Valley Invicta Academy Trust by having close links with the secondary schools enabling collaborative projects and school visits. Teachers and TAs have joint CPD sessions including moderation, and there are many opportunities for pupils to take part in a range of sporting and arts events.
If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, please contact Mrs G Robinson (Head of School) on 01732 840908 to arrange a visit to the school.
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.