Early Career Teacher

Astrea Academy Trust; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 26,569 - 31,537; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust in Texas, United States, is seeking an outstanding HLTA to lead the support of SEN students with literacy difficulties and EAL needs. The successful candidate will plan and deliver targeted interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate closely with teachers and the SENDCo to ensure effective support. This full-time role offers a Grade 6 salary, is permanent, and requires a commitment to safeguarding children. The position is suited for candidates with relevant experience and a passion for improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support in SEN literacy or EAL as a HLTA or TA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored literacy interventions.
• Support teachers to engage students with literacy difficulties.
• Monitor and track pupil progress in literacy.
• Identify language development needs of EAL students.
• Deliver structured EAL programmes.

Skills

Literacy intervention planning

EAL support

Monitoring pupil progress

Collaboration with teachers

Feedback and assessment

Job description

Job Overview

Full Time, Permanent

Grade 6

Term time only with 1 Trust Development day and 1 additional school INSET

FTE All year round salary - £31,537

Actual Salary - £26,569

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 29th May 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for an outstanding HLTA to lead the support of SEN students with literacy difficulties and students who have English as an Additional Language (EAL). Experience of delivering support in either of these areas of need as a HLTA or TA is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will lead targeted interventions for students with additional literacy needs, including those with EAL. The HLTA will plan, deliver, and assess the impact of small group and one-to-one support, working closely with the SENDCo and other teaching staff to ensure all learners can access and achieve in the curriculum.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18

Contractual hours: 37 Basis Full Time

Job type: Support Staff - Educational

Job category: Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted: 06/05/2026

Job reference: PAT-R452

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored literacy interventions (e.g., phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, writing).
• Support teachers to engage students in class who have literacy difficulties.
• Monitor and track pupil progress in literacy, reporting to the SENDCo.
• Identify the language development needs of EAL students and provide targeted support.
• Deliver structured EAL programmes to support language acquisition and curriculum access.
• Promote the inclusion of EAL students across all aspects of school life.
• Assist with the induction and pastoral care of newly arrived EAL pupils.
• Cover the intervention room - LS1 as needed.
• Provide feedback to teachers and contribute to assessment processes.
• Liaise with parents/carers, sharing progress and strategies for home support.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment.

General HLTA Duties

• Cover the intervention room - LS1 as needed.
• Provide feedback to teachers and contribute to assessment processes.
• Liaise with parents/carers, sharing progress and strategies for home support.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment.

Qualifications

Experience of delivering support in SEN literacy or EAL as a HLTA or TA is highly desirable.

Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.