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SRP Teaching Assistant - Temporary - Special Needs Position
Type of Position:Teaching Assistant
Subject:Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)
Salary:VIAT 3 £10,890 actual salary £24,146 FTE
Start Date:September 2025
Closing Date:
7 July 2025, 8am
Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for autistic children. Pupils are valued members of both the SRP and mainstream classes, following personalised timetables.
This temporary role is 20 hours per week, term-time only (38 weeks), and is directly linked to the SRP. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, a strong communicator, and a team player.
We have a well-resourced curriculum and excellent learning and outdoor environments.
We are seeking a practitioner who can:
- Exhibit our core values in professional behaviour
- Be a positive role model for teaching and learning
- Work 1:1 and with small groups
- Deliver tailored learning activities in collaboration with the class teacher
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff to support development and uphold the school ethos
We offer:
- A strong, supportive ethos built on core values
- Regular CPD, mentoring, and coaching
- Motivated, well-behaved pupils
- Dedicated staff and leadership
- Supportive Local School Boards
We benefit from being part of Valley Invicta Academies 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 is on our policy page and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found here.
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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.
