Higher Level Teaching Assistant – English

Ten hours per week (working pattern to be confirmed) • Term time plus two Inset days • Fixed term

We are seeking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant within the English department. This role is to work closely with the English department to support the progress and attainment of SEND students.

Edgbarrow School believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of school life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team.

We can offer the following:

• Excellent induction programme and promotion prospects.
• A comprehensive CPD package for staff.
• Extremely supportive working environment, including a dedicated team of senior and middle leaders.
• An Employee Assistance Scheme which provides information and advice to support physical and mental wellbeing. 
• High priority in the admission process for children of staff attending the school (comes into operation after 2 years of service).
• Staff benefits including cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, eligibility for Blue Light discount card & free onsite gym.
• Staff events from sporting activities to cake at break and end of term get togethers.
• Highly regarded pension scheme.

Edgbarrow is located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4, A329M and local rail networks. It is a thriving, vibrant and high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, happy, well behaved and motivated. At the last Ofsted inspection, Edgbarrow was judged as outstanding.

If you are interested in joining Edgbarrow School and you have the skills and the qualities required for this post, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form via TES.

For further information regarding the school please see www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 6 January 2025.

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

Edgbarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.