EAL Teaching Assistant — Empower Diverse Learners

Grove Academy; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & IT support

On-site staff gym

Free parking

Diverse school community

Professional development

Job summary

Grove Academy in Slough is seeking an experienced EAL support role to provide English language assistance to pupils with English as an Additional Language. The post involves working in class and in targeted interventions, plus pastoral support for newly arrived pupils and their families.

You will partner with teachers to plan lessons, deliver language development across the curriculum, and monitor progress using the EAL framework.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering English language support to pupils with English as an Additional Language.
• Experience supporting newly arrived pupils and families.
• Ability to carry out language assessments for new EAL pupils.
• Strong communication with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide English language support to pupils for whom English is an Additional Language, in class and in small groups or 1:1.
• Support newly arrived pupils and their families, helping them settle in and providing pastoral support.
• Participate in admissions for new EAL pupils, including initial language assessments.
• Work with teachers to plan lessons and develop resources for EAL learners.
• Deliver targeted language support to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing across the curriculum.
• Monitor and record pupil progress using the school's EAL assessment framework.
• Build relationships with parents and carers, communicating progress and wellbeing.
• Support colleagues in understanding pupils' linguistic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Promote positive behaviour and engage pupils in school life.
• Collaborate to ensure every pupil can reach their full potential.

Skills

English language support

Pastoral support

Language assessments

Collaborating with staff

Job description

Grove Academy in Slough is seeking an experienced EAL support role to provide English language assistance to pupils with English as an Additional Language. The post involves working in class and in targeted interventions, plus pastoral support for newly arrived pupils and their families.

You will partner with teachers to plan lessons, deliver language development across the curriculum, and monitor progress using the EAL framework.