Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - The Wren School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD) Resource Base

Grade SCP 13-15 (£29,064 FTE actual starting salary £24,998)

37 hours per week (8am-4pm), term time only, plus Inset days, permanent

Required to start as soon as possible

This is an exciting opportunity to join our inclusion team, as a Higher LevelTeaching Assistant based in our Resource Base. All students in our Resource Base have an EHCP, with their primary need being Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD). The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the inclusion team, to help embed the vision and values of The Wren as we strive to offer an exceptional education to all.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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

The closing date is Monday 1stJune 2026; Interview date Tuesday 9thJune 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.