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

  • Grade SCP 11-15 (£28,142 FTE actual starting salary £19,626)
  • 30 hours per week (8.30am-3pm), term time only, plus Inset days, permanent
  • Required to start as soon as possible
  • Closing date: 9am, Monday 20th April 2026

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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.

Further information, including details of how to apply, is available on the vacancy page of our website www.wren.excalibur.org.uk

The closing date is 9am Monday 20th April 2026;
Interview date Tuesday 28th April 2026.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 2143888.

Please submit your application 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.  We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School 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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11 April 2026
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The Wren School

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Tel: 0118 959 1868
Email: admin@wrenschool.org
Web: www.wrenschool.org
School Address
61-63 Bath Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 2BB
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