EAL Teaching Assistant — Flexible, Impactful School Support

Tradewind Recruitment; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD courses through The N. C

Dedicated consultant to support your/c

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking to appoint an EAL Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Milton Keynes. You will support students whose first language is not English and help them access the curriculum.

The role involves delivering small group and 1:1 interventions, adapting resources, monitoring progress, and contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing within an inclusive classroom. If you are passionate about helping learners succeed, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, supportive and adaptable approach.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by EAL learners.
• Additional language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting EAL students across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Delivering small group and one-to-one interventions focused on English language development.
• Assisting teachers in adapting learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence, and academic progress.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and adaptable

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking to appoint an EAL Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Milton Keynes. You will support students whose first language is not English and help them access the curriculum.

The role involves delivering small group and 1:1 interventions, adapting resources, monitoring progress, and contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing within an inclusive classroom. If you are passionate about helping learners succeed, we want to hear from you.