About this role
Pupil Integration Lead
Location: Watling Park School
Salary: HLTA Grade 6 / Senior HLTA Scale (NJC Points 18-22)
As the Pupil Integration Lead, you will champion the inclusion of English as an Additional Language (EAL) pupils, particularly new arrivals who are New to English (Band A). Reporting to the Headteacher and Inclusion Lead, you will drive the entire onboarding journey—from pre-arrival family intake meetings to leading 30-day progress reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
Onboarding & Support: Teach essential survival language, set up visual schedules, and train peer buddies to foster social integration.
Targeted Interventions: Deliver daily 1:1 and small-group synthetic phonics sessions (e.g., Read Write Inc.) and concrete maths scaffolding.
Assessment & Collaboration: Conduct formal diagnostic EAL assessments (Bell Foundation/Nelli - training will be provided on the use of specific resources), set SMART targets, and advise teaching staff on effective curriculum scaffolding, adaptations and dual-language tools.
Requirements: HLTA status (or Level 4 equivalent), synthetic phonics training, and proven experience supporting EAL learners
Our school is part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed.
What we offer:
The choice of three pension schemesCycle to work scheme and help with travel costsAccess to Education Support, confidential support 24/7CPD opportunities to support your future developmentAnnual all staff celebration eventThe opportunity to work within any one of our schools if you wish to embark for a new challengesKeenly priced school lunchWe are looking for someone who:
Is excited by their role and inspired by working with young people from all different backgroundsIs eager to develop their own skills and grow as part of their school team and our trustWorks within the positive and caring ethos of our school, modelling our values as well as BPET'sKnows that working in a school like ours can be demanding, but also hugely rewardingEnjoys using creative and innovative approaches to teaching and responds to the individual strengths and needs of the childrenDisplays relentless passion and enthusiasm for striving for the very best, and to support children to make exceptional progressIs committed in supporting learning experiences in stimulating environments both in and out of the classroomWants to make a mark and and impact on children's lives.We would be delighted if you would join us in delivering our exciting vision for the benefit of the pupils we serve.
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Watling Park School and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Watling Park School and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Visits to the school are welcomed.