EAL Assistant

St Paul's Catholic School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul's Catholic School is seeking an EAL Assistant on a 2-year fixed-term contract from September 2026. The role is 30 hours per week during term time plus one additional day, with specific hours across the week.

The starting salary is £19,395 per year, with an emphasis on supporting pupils whose first language is not English. The successful candidate will join the EAL Department, bringing outstanding communication skills and a passion for helping pupils achieve their educational goals in a

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills with pupils and staff.
• Passion to support pupils to engage and achieve educational aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Support EAL pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in class activities.
• Assist with language development and learning strategies in the EAL department.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Pupil support

Job description

EAL Assistant

2 Year Fixed Term Contract from September 2026

30 hours per week, Term time only plus 1 day

Working hours Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8.40am-3.35pm, Tuesday 8.50am - 3.35pm & Friday 8.40am-2.30pm

St. Paul’s Pay Range 2, Starting Salary £19,395

We are pleased to be looking to employ a colleague to join our EAL Department. We have a large proportion of pupils who have English as their second language and some who have not long been in the UK. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, and have the passion to support pupils to engage and achieve their educational aspirations.

St. Paul's is a thriving and successful Catholic school with an excellent reputation. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke CPD opportunities and through the management of a growing and successful training school. All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul’s regardless of faith.

Closing date for applications Monday 14th September 2026 at 9.00am

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St. Paul’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All references will be requested prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.