Senior Teaching Assistant - EAL

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Teaching Assistant to join our team to support our EAL students. This role will take responsibility for the management and delivery of intervention for students with English as an additional language (EAL needs) and some additional provision led by our Literacy lead.

Three Rivers Academy is a school that maximises opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in a stimulating, caring and supportive environment. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, which we expect all staff to embrace. The school was judged GOOD in every category by Ofsted in October 2024 and provides a modern building with spacious classrooms equipped with smartboards.

Staff are valued through professional development and thoughtful workload management.

• Planning and delivering strategies for staff to support EAL students in mainstream lessons.
• Overseeing provision and support for students with EAL who require additional intervention, reviewing progress and amending intervention appropriately.
• Liaising with outside agencies to support students with EAL, their transition and progress, and acting as the TRA link to these organisations.
• Observing students with EAL to identify learning needs and barriers where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to safeguarding policies.

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., first aid, behaviour management) are advantageous.
• Proficiency in IT tools and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to guide less experienced colleagues and work collaboratively in a team.
• Prior experience in an educational or similar environment.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and must observe the principles of GDPR.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, an appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken, and applicants must disclose any pending charges, convictions, bind‑overs or cautions.

Failure to disclose such information may result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the Act.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties.