Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA3) Literacy & EAL

Stratford upon Avon School, Warwickshire; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATFORD UPON AVON SCHOOL on Alcester Road invites applications for a Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA3) – Literacy & EAL. To start as soon as possible, 37 hours per week during term time plus 5 staff learning days. Salary Band H £32,578–£35,570; actual salary £28,223–£31,513 depending on experience.

The role coordinates EAL provision, supports literacy and SEN across the school, and delivers individual, paired and small-group sessions. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting literacy and EAL learners.
• Ability to work with students with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EAL provision across the school.
• Support literacy development for students.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group sessions.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies.

Skills

Literacy support

EAL support

SEN support

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

STRATFORD UPON AVON SCHOOL Alcester Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH Headteacher: Mr N Wallace

Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA3) – Literacy & EAL To start as soon as possible Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have the skills, initiative and enthusiasm to support students with literacy needs and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL)? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to coordinate EAL provision across the school and support the integration and inclusion of EAL pupils. The successful candidate will also support and develop the learning of students with SEN needs in Literacy through the planning and delivery of individual, paired and small group work. The ideal candidate will have initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work positively with some our most vulnerable students, often with SEN.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines direct student intervention, curriculum support, assessment, and partnership working with staff, families and external agencies. Working hours for this role are 37 hours per week, typically 8.00am – 4.10pm, Monday- Thursday and 8.00am- 3.40pm Fridays, term time plus 5 staff learning days; 39 weeks per annum. Salary at Band H (Points 18-23) is within the range £32,578 to £35,570, starting point depending on experience and qualifications. Actual salary for hours and weeks worked is calculated as £28,223 to £31,513 subject to any continuous service.

Closing date for completed applications 12 noon, Friday 6th November 2026

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and requires a children’s barred list check.