EAL Interventions Tutor

Veritas Education Recruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Twickenham is seeking an EAL Teaching Assistant to support KS3-KS4 students. The role involves working in the school library, providing 1:1 support and interventions for small EAL groups. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, have experience in EAL or special educational needs, and possess a TEFL/CELTA certificate. This is a full-time position starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, especially EAL or special educational needs.
• High levels of professionalism required.
• Valid Enhanced Child DBS Check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work under the instruction of the EAL teacher.
• Carry out initial language ability assessments.
• Liaise with colleagues and provide feedback on students.

Skills

Experience assessing EAL needs

Positive attitude towards young people

Ability to provide differentiated resources

Education

Recent Degree - ideally English related

TEFL/CELTA certificate

Job description

Overview

EAL Teaching assistant

Twickenham

Start ASAP

Veritas are working with a co-ed secondary school in Twickenham. The school are looking for EAL support to help KS3-KS4 students. The ideal candidate will have experience assessing EAL needs. The role is full time and will start asap. This is a non classroom based role, based in the school library, supporting small groups and working 1:1 with specific students. Experience supporting students who do not speak English as a first language is desirable.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work under the instruction of the EAL teacher
• Carry out initial language ability assessments
• Liaise with colleagues across the school, attend SEN team reviews and meetings, provide feedback on students
• Interventions for small EAL groups and 1:1
• Assist with language translations where possible
• Provide differentiated EAL resources to support students learning
• Encourage classroom participation & ensuring students have access to the curriculum

Requirements

• Recent Degree - ideally English related
• Previous experience working with young people, EAL or special educational needs
• TEFL/CELTA certificate
• Positive attitude to work with young people and children
• High levels of professionalism
• Valid Enhanced Child DBS Check

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma at Veritas

Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community