Teaching Assistant SEND - Temporary

Sandwich Infant; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school within Valley Invicta Academies Trust is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. This part-time, temporary role offers an opportunity to enhance learning practices, work within a supportive team, and contribute to students' educational development. The ideal candidate will be calm, proactive, and committed to fostering independence in pupils. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Inclusive and friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Desire for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND across the curriculum.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Creativity

Calmness

Proactivity

Flexibility

Job description

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our primary school in Kings Hill. This temporary role involves supporting pupils with SEN.

You will work 23.5 hours per week for 38 weeks per year.

The ideal candidate will be able to think independently and as part of a team, with a desire for professional growth and development.

We seek someone who is calm, kind, proactive, and flexible.

The role is suited to a creative individual who can enhance existing practices to support pupils with SEND, helping them achieve their potential and work independently across the curriculum.

This contract is temporary, aligned with the High Needs Funding and the needs of the SRP unit.

What we offer

• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team focused on well-being.
• A part-time, term-time position.
• Motivated pupils eager to learn.
• Opportunities for career development, including coaching.
• The chance to work across schools within our small, supportive Academy Trust.

We welcome visits to our school to learn more about 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. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We may conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence, and any relevant concerns regarding a candidate's suitability to work with children will be addressed.

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 encourages applications from all ethnic and social backgrounds.

If you require accessibility support for your application, please contact the Trust for assistance, e.g., large print or coloured forms.