1:1 Teaching Assistant - Temporary - Special Needs Position

Valley Invicta Academies Trust requires an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at our primary school in Holborough Lakes on a temporary duration. This role is to support children with high needs on a 1:1 basis.
You will be required to work 20 hours per week (over 5 days) for 38 weeks per year.
The ideal candidate will be able to think on their feet; working both independently and as part of the team, who is looking for a role that could grow and develop over time through excellent professional development.
The main purpose of this role is to
+ Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)
+ Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities
+ Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management
You would need to be calm and kind, able to take initiative and work flexibly.
The role is suited to someone who is creative and is able to build on the excellent practice already in place when supporting pupils with SEND and enable them to achieve their potential and work as independently as possible across the curriculum.
This contract will be temporary for the duration of the High Needs Funding.
What we offer
+ A friendly and inclusive team who are supportive of one another and focused on well-being.
+ A part-time daily position term - time only.
+ Fantastic pupils who want to learn.
+ Opportunities and support for career development that includes coaching.
+ The chance to work across schools as part of our small and friendly Academy Trust.
We warmly invite visits to our school to see how we work and to find out more about the role.
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., The school's modern and spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space with well-equipped sports and play areas. There are also top of the range IT resources, including a Macbook suite and 90 iPads for pupil use.

Holborough Lakes prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child has the ability to reach their full potential. They are pleased to have achieved the Rights Respecting Gold Award and the Kent School Award for Resilience.

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes is a one-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a Specialist Resource Provision which has a designation for children with ASD, in the heart of the local community.