EAL Teaching Assistant (Bolton)

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved

Affinity Academy CPD

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend £200

Online pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an EAL Teaching Assistant for a Bolton secondary school. You will support pupils who speak English as an Additional Language, helping them access the curriculum and develop language skills in a caring environment.

You will collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff, providing targeted support to promote inclusion and confidence in learning. This role offers flexibility across full-time, part-time, supply, and long-term opportunities in Bolton.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or similar needs.
• Patience, resilience and a calm, nurturing approach.
• Experience with EAL learners is desirable or essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for EAL pupils.
• Help develop English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure curriculum access and learning goals.
• Adapt resources to meet individual EAL needs and promote inclusion.
• Monitor pupil progress and report to staff.

Skills

EAL support

Strong communication

Classroom support

Patience

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

EAL Teaching Assistant (Bolton)

Secondary School

Start date October
Pay: £92-£115 Per Day

Are you a dedicated EAL Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a Bolton secondary school? Monarch Education is recruiting a caring and enthusiastic EAL Teaching Assistant to support students in a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. You’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to help students who speak English as an Additional Language develop their communication skills, access the curriculum confidently, and thrive both academically and socially.

You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils’ language development, promoting inclusion, and helping learners overcome barriers to education in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, supply, or long-term work, this rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s educational journey and personal development.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Support students in developing their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
• Work closely with teachers to help pupils access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals
• Adapt resources and classroom activities to meet the individual needs of EAL learners
• Promote inclusion and help students build confidence both academically and socially
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff to support achievement

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, e.g. autism, SEMH, physical or sensory needs
• Relevant training (e.g. Team Teach, Makaton, ASD awareness) desirable
• Patience, resilience and a calm, nurturing approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.