Bilingual Support Assistant

Kenton School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton School in the North East is seeking a Bilingual Support Assistant to work with our EAL Co-ordinator, helping individual students and small groups learn and integrate.

Candidates should have excellent English language skills and interpersonal abilities, and be fluent in at least one other language; experience with secondary school students is desirable. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a forward-thinking school.

Qualifications

• High level English oral and written communication is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to speak at least one other language fluently is required.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and small groups to learn and integrate.
• Collaborate with the EAL Co-ordinator to support pupils.

Skills

High level English (oral & written)

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in another language

Job description

Kenton School is at the cutting edge of modern education. With just under 1500 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. However, despite our size we pride ourselves on retaining a family atmosphere and in ensuring that we cater for the needs of all our students, recognising their special gifts or talents.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bilingual Support Assistant to work alongside our EAL (English as an Additional Language) Co-ordinator to support individual students and small groups of students to learn and integrate.

Candidates must possess a high level of English oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to speak at least one other language at a fluent level.

Previous experience working with secondary school age children would be desirable.

In return Kenton School offers fantastic developmental possibilities due to its success, size, facilities and a forward-thinking management and staff working together to offer the best available chances for our pupils.

If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you.