Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Job Description

We Are The Wren.

A school that puts its staff at the centre. A community that is built on the values of Kindness, Ambition, and Respect with ethical, honest leadership at every level.

We are committed to this because people matter.

We are an organisation that values individuals.

It is why we pay our teachers more than other local schools, why we not only support but embrace flexible working opportunities to suit the needs, lifestyles and career paths of our team.

It is why we have a culture of growth and development that provides the opportunities for everyone to flourish through bespoke professional development and a climate of coaching.

It is why we believe that you shouldn’t always have to say ‘no’ because of work. Why we recognise you as parents, partners, siblings and friends and that you shouldn’t miss out on those key events and commitments.

It is why our wellbeing charter and committee ensure your health and wellbeing are front and centre. Why we give all staff a unique Wellness Day to take whenever they need, for whatever they want and why we look to offer extra days off by running twilight professional development sessions.

We Are Different. We Are Bold. We Are The Wren.

At The Wren, we challenge ourselves to become better day by day; driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We share an ambitious and inspirational vision that;

‘Each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education and be nurtured , challenged and inspired to aim high.’

We believe that every young person must receive an exceptional education; one that nurtures a love of learning and empowers students to achieve their best, one that challenges, inspires and develops them as individuals and one that ensures all students have the tools to be fully equipped for their future.

Our Inclusion Team at The Wren helps students develop coping strategies, enhance their motivation, raise their aspirations and encourage them to engage as happy and confident learners. Working alongside, and leading colleagues in school, our HLTA will be an advocate for young people for whom English is an additional language, helping them to improve their outcomes. This specialist HLTA will lead on planning and delivering interventions, mentoring students and supporting our young people to thrive both pastorally and academically. Our Inclusion team is organised into three unique spaces, The Inclusion centre, The Roundhouse and The Pod; each of these spaces led by specialist staff.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students. You will be a key individual in helping students regulate their emotions, build self-esteem, and re-engage with their learning.

The Wren is a local school for the local community and is part of Excalibur Academies Trust. Our HLTA’s work 30 hours per week (8.30am - 3pm), term time only, plus 5 inset days. The starting salary is £28,142 pa FTE with pay progression linked to local government SCP salary scale 11-15 (actual starting salary £19,626 pa). The Wren is a member of the Royal Berkshire Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Employer Contributions are set at 22.6%.

If our vision, values and ethos match your own philosophy, then we hope you will take the next step and apply through My New Term.

Do not delay in applying early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks. The Wren is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.

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