EAL Teaching Assistant

Academics; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Hounslow is seeking an EAL Teaching Assistant to support early English learning, with a focus on phonics and language development for Reception to Year 2.

You will work independently on small group and 1:1 interventions, with full training and opportunity for CPD. This is a full-time term-time role starting Oct/Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be degree qualified or hold Level 2/3 Education/Childcare or Early Years qualification.
• Experience with phonics and supporting English as an additional language.
• Experience supporting Reception to Year 2.
• Comfortable taking children out of class for small group / 1:1 interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group English intervention.
• Support phonics delivery and language development.
• Work with children in Reception to Year 2.
• Take initiative and work independently within the team.

Skills

Phonics

EAL experience

Independent working

Team player

Education

Degree qualification

Level 2/3 Education/Childcare or Early Years qualification

Job description

Do you enjoy working with children in the early stages of learning English?

Do you have a good understanding of phonics?

Would you be open to working with Children who need additional support in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2?

Full time / Term Time Role

Borough of Hounslow

October / November 2026 Start

2 form entry school

Excellent CPD and training available

EAL Teaching Assistant Role

Class Room Support, 121 and Small Group WorkAcademics are currently working with this Primary school in Hounslow to appoint an EAL Teaching Assistant with a good understanding of phonics or experience working with children who have English as an additional language.

This role would be brilliant for a teaching assistant who likes to work independently and have responsibility for taking children out of class to take part in small group and 121 intervention to improve their ability in English. The children you will be working with are in in the early stages of learning English as an additional language and could be in Reception, year 1 and year 2.

Full support and training for you to be successful in your role will be provided, however you will need to be confident working on your own initiative to make sure you are working to high standard and as a strong team player within the teaching team.

If this sounds like the role for you and you are degree qualified or hold a Level 2 or 3 Education/ Childcare or Early Years qualification, Interview will be held in W/C 19/10/2026 or sooner, with the successful teaching assistant joining the team before or after the October half term holidays!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy