EAL Teaching Assistant

i-teachers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in Greater Manchester is seeking an EAL Teaching Assistant to join their team this December. The role involves working with EAL students across the secondary curriculum, promoting inclusion, and identifying barriers to progress. Candidates should possess a 2:1 degree or above, have strong academic backgrounds, and exhibit a passion for education. The position offers a competitive salary of £450 – £475 per week during term time, along with opportunities for free online CPD courses.

Benefits

Free online CPD courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children whose first language is not English.
• Mentoring experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with EAL students across the secondary curriculum.
• Promote inclusion for designated students.
• Identify and prevent barriers to student progress.

Skills

Passion for education and raising aspirations

Creative learning approach

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

EAL Teaching Assistant

Have you got experience working with young children who don’t share your first language?

Perhaps you’ve taught English abroad as part of your UK degree, or recently gained a TEFL qualification, and are looking for some more classroom exposure?

This ambitious secondary school are on the lookout for an EAL Teaching Assistant to join their team this December and you may be the ideal candidate!

The leadership team and wider school community focus on providing a dynamic environment where students can exceed their potential and develop a strong community ethos.

EAL Teaching Assistant – The Role

• Based in Manchester (M9)
• Paid £450 – £475 per week during term time with FREE online CPD courses
• Monday to Friday role based in one secondary school
• Working hours : 08.30am – 16 : 00pm
• Work with EAL students across the secondary curriculum
• Promote inclusion for designated students
• Invaluable classroom experience opportunity
• Identify and prevent barriers to student progress
• Shortlisting now

EAL Teaching Assistant – Person Specification

• 2 : 1 degree or above
• Strong academic background
• Passion for education and raising aspirations
• Mentoring experience is desirable
• Able to use initiative to work independently
• Creative learning approach as an EAL Teaching Assistant
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As part of i-teachers’ commitment to providing the best possible experience for our graduates, we also offer free CPD courses whilst in the role. There are a range of options to choose from to help develop your understanding of the EAL Teaching Assistant role.