EAL Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a full-time EAL Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. The role is integral to support students whose first language is not English, ensuring they have access to the highest levels of educational support. You will help create a nurturing and safe learning environment, taking part in a dedicated team to improve educational outcomes. Candidates must hold a TEFL or TESOL qualification and demonstrate recent experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Recent experience or evidence of working with children in a school setting.
• Up to date Safeguarding training (essential).
• Up to date Prevent awareness & FGM training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EAL students have support to thrive across the curriculum.
• Assist students with additional needs to overcome barriers to learning.
• Join a committed team focused on improving outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with EAL students

Behaviour management

Education

TEFL or TESOL qualification

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above

Job description

EAL Teaching Assistant – Manchester – ASAP start

Prospero Teaching are are looking to recruit a full-time EAL Teaching Assistant to start working at a popular secondary school in North Manchester. The role will start as soon as possible and will continue until July 2025 where there will be the opportunity of the role becoming permanent. All applicants must hold a TEFL or TESOL qualification and have recent experience working with young people whose first language is not English.

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 has been recently inspected by Ofsted and has continued its remarkable rating of good, which it has held for many years. 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. Leaders are forward thinking in terms of behaviour and are quick to respond.

Location Manchester
Position EAL Teaching Assistant
Start date ASAP
Contract type temp to perm
Minimum rate of pay £95 per day

Experience, Training and qualifications:

Recent school experience or evidence of working with children
TEFL or TESOL qualification
Experience of helping EAL students
GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided)
Up to date Prevent awareness & FGM training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however, training can be provided)
Up to date behaviour management training (essential, however training can be provided)

To be eligible you must have/be:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
Provide a minimum of two references covering the last 2 years.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom