EAL Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD Academy access

Personalised consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Harrow is seeking an EAL Learning Support Assistant to help pupils develop their English language skills and feel included in school life. You will work with teachers to support English as an Additional Language, both one-to-one and in small groups, enabling students to access the wider curriculum.

The role focuses on building confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing, forming positive relationships with pupils, and helping them become independent learners

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
• Patient, approachable and able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Confident communicator who can explain ideas clearly and simply.
• Understanding of challenges when developing English is desirable.
• Experience with EAL pupils or similar settings is desirable but not essential.
• Additional language skills are highly desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with English as an Additional Language in lessons, one-to-one or small groups.
• Help students develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing English.
• Assist pupils to understand instructions, tasks and subject-specific vocabulary.
• Help EAL students access the wider curriculum and participate in lessons.
• Encourage pupils to become more confident and independent learners.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt and reinforce learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and help them settle into school life.
• Support students’ social development and confidence inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptable

Job description

Looking to make a real difference for pupils developing their English?

Every school has pupils who have the potential to thrive but may need a little extra support to fully access the curriculum. As an EAL Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping students build their confidence, develop their English language skills and feel fully included in school life.

We’re working with welcoming and inclusive Secondary Schools across Harrow who are looking for enthusiastic EAL Learning Support Assistants to join their teams. Whether you have experience supporting EAL pupils or you’re looking to take your first step into education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference.

You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff, helping pupils overcome language barriers, engage with their learning and develop the confidence to communicate and participate independently.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) in lessons, either one-to-one or in small groups
• Helping students develop their confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing English
• Supporting pupils to understand instructions, classroom tasks and subject-specific vocabulary
• Helping EAL students access the wider curriculum and participate fully in lessons
• Encouraging pupils to become more confident and independent learners
• Working closely with teachers to adapt and reinforce learning where appropriate
• Building positive relationships with pupils and helping them settle into school life
• Supporting students’ social development and confidence both inside and outside the classroom

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed
• Patient, approachable and able to build strong relationships with pupils
• A confident communicator who can explain ideas clearly and simply
• An understanding of the challenges pupils can face when developing their English is desirable
• Experience working with EAL pupils, young people, schools, tutoring, youth work, coaching or similar settings is desirable but not essential
• Adaptable, proactive and happy to support wherever needed
• Additional language skills are highly desirable but not essential

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication and opportunities that genuinely fit what you’re looking for.

You’ll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Have you completed Thrive training? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training. It’s a brilliant way to develop your skills, build confidence and make your CV stand out to schools.

If you’re passionate about helping young people overcome language barriers, build confidence and get the most out of their education, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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