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HNF Teaching Assistant
Type of Position:Teaching Assistant
Subject:Higher Needs (HNF)
Salary:£6,709 - £13,410 Per Year
Start Date:ASAP
Closing Date:
10 October 2026
Teaching Assistant Working with Pupils with SEND - Term Time
Valley Invicta Academies Trust requires either one or two HNF teaching assistants to join our team at our primary school at Aylesford.
This is a temporary appointment for either one position for 24 hours per week or two positions at 12 hours per week each, for 38 weeks of the year.
You will work closely with teachers and pupils, primarily supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and delivering interventions across the school. You may also be asked to provide support to other pupils across the school as required.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, flexible and adaptable, with a calm, patient and positive approach to working with children. You will be committed to helping pupils feel supported, included and able to achieve their full potential.
Valley Invicta Academies Trust is dedicated to providing the very best care, education and opportunities for its children and wider community. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a new, state of the art building with outstanding facilities.
Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford is an Ofsted rated Outstanding school at the heart of its community. The recent inspection report commented, "Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford is a highly ambitious school where pupils feel valued and respected. This is because staff give pupils a voice and include them in all aspects of school life. Pupils take on many roles, such as those of subject ambassadors, house captains, eco-warriors and digital leaders. One pupil proudly told the lead inspector: ‘Lots of people want to come to this school.’"
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 can be found on our website and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found here.
Click here for the full job description and here for an application form.
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.