EAL Teaching Assistant

Tesol Inc; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional academic support agency is looking for a part-time EAL Teaching Assistant in Gillingham, England. The role focuses on supporting students whose first language is not English, helping them access educational resources and overcome learning barriers. Candidates should have recent school experience and ideally a TEFL or TESOL qualification. This temporary role may lead to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Recent school experience or evidence of working with children where English is not their first language.
• TEFL or TESOL qualification is desirable.
• Experience of helping EAL students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students whose first language is not English.
• Ensure students have access to educational resources.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Working with children

Interpersonal skills

Experience with EAL students

Recent school experience

Education

TEFL or TESOL qualification

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above

Job description

EAL Teaching Assistant

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Start date: January 2026 or immediately

Employment: Full time or Part time

Academics Rochester are recruiting for a part time EAL Teaching Assistant to start working at a primary school in Gillingham, Kent.

The role will start after the Festive break and will continue until July 2025 where there will be the opportunity of the role becoming permanent. The role may start sooner if all relevant checks are completed.

When you are in the role you will be there to ensure all young people whose first language is not English have access to the highest levels of support which will enable them to flourish across the curriculum. You will make a difference to those students who have additional needs and require additional support and extended services to overcome barriers to learning. You will be joining a team that is committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. You will have excellent interpersonal skills.

The school strives to provide the best they can for all their pupils, which is shown in their strong investment in intervention and the help you will provide. The students you will help have a warm relationship with the staff and see the school as a safe and nurturing place.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent school experience or evidence of working with children where English is not their first language
• TEFL or TESOL qualification (desirable)
• Experience of helping EAL students
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate (If you do not have a DBS, Academics can assist you with the application process)
• Provide a minimum of two references covering the last 2 years.

Please send your CV to Anita at Academics Rochester without delay