Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford

Woodlands; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Tonbridge and Malling is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Downs Syndrome. You will work alongside a collaborative team of professionals, including teachers and SENCOs, to provide inclusive education. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for aiding children with special educational needs and demonstrate flexibility and a positive approach. This role offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience (personal or professional) in supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Interest in pursuing a career in SEND or inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil with Downs Syndrome.
• Work closely with the in-school team and specialist professionals.
• Engage in training and development opportunities related to SEND.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for inclusive education

Flexibility and adaptability

Calm and positive approach

Job description

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistantto joinour teamatour primary school at Aylesford.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience (personally or professionally) or a passion for inclusive education and supporting children with SEND to work within a collaborative team approach to provide dedicated support to a pupil with Downs Syndrome.

You will be working closely not only with the in-school team of teacher and SENCO as well as the Trust Director of SEND, but also will have a unique opportunity to work closely with a team of specialist professionals (including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists) who will be able to provide you with bespoke training, support and strategies/ programmes that will be regularly monitored and reviewed by them to support our provision for this pupil.

This will provide wonderful opportunities for professional development for a person who is interested in pursuing a career linked to SEND and Inclusive Education.

You will be required to work 32.5 hours per weekfor 38 weeks per year. The ideal candidate will be hard-working, flexible and adaptable, haveexperience of working within a primary school setting, a passion for inclusive education and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND in positive and inclusive ways,and will have a calm and positive approach to working with children.

For further information about this role please see the job description and person specification.

For more information on our school, please visit our website.

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.