EAL Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Support

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic EAL Teaching Assistant for a January 2027 start in Brent, North West London.

You will support students who speak English as an Additional Language and help them access the secondary curriculum with confidence. Working with teachers and support staff, you will develop language proficiency, adapt materials, and monitor progress while contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school setting.
• Experience supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) or ESOL.
• Ability to help students develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Clear communication and ability to adapt explanations to different levels of English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to EAL students to develop language proficiency.
• Work with EAL students individually and in small groups.
• Help learners access lessons and participate in classroom activities.
• Adapt learning materials to students with varying English levels.
• Support with writing tasks, reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
• Assist newly arrived students with settling into school life.
• Promote an inclusive classroom environment for multilingual learners.
• Monitor progress and report observations to teaching staff.

Skills

EAL experience

Student support

Language development

Small group instruction

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic EAL Teaching Assistant for a January 2027 start in Brent, North West London.

You will support students who speak English as an Additional Language and help them access the secondary curriculum with confidence. Working with teachers and support staff, you will develop language proficiency, adapt materials, and monitor progress while contributing to a positive learning environment.