EAL Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an EAL Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 support to Birmingham pupils whose first language is not English, helping them develop English language skills and confidence across the curriculum.

The role suits experienced EAL Tutors, Teachers, Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Professionals who are passionate about helping young people reach their potential. Position is part-time (15 hours per week) with flexible hours per pupil needs.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or supporting children and young people with EAL.
• Experience delivering English language interventions or tuition is desirable.
• Be patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships.
• Have excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 English language tuition to pupils with EAL.
• Assess individual language needs and monitor progress.
• Develop personalised lessons to promote language acquisition.
• Support pupil engagement and attainment across the curriculum.

Skills

EAL experience

English tuition

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Patience

Education

Teaching qualification

TEFL/TESOL/CELTA

Job description

As an EAL Tutor, you will provide tailored 1:1 support to pupils across Birmingham whose first language is not English, helping them develop their English language skills, build confidence, and improve their engagement and attainment across the curriculum. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced EAL Tutor, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Professional who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Many of the pupils you will work with in Birmingham may be new to the UK education system, have English as an Additional Language, or require extra support to access learning effectively. Your role will be to develop positive relationships, assess individual language needs, and deliver personalised tuition that promotes language acquisition, educational progress, and personal development.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor each pupil's progress and provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

Contract/Position Details:

Location - Within the community or educational settings in Birmingham
Position - EAL Tutor
Type of work - Contract
Start date - ASAP
Duration - Until the pupil can successfully access learning independently or reintegrate into a suitable educational placement
End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
Contract type - Temporary
Full-time/Part-time - Part-time (15 hours per week, per student)
Minimum rate of pay - £22+ per hour
Hours - Working hours may vary depending on the needs of the pupil and family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the EAL Tutor:

Experience teaching or supporting children and young people with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Experience delivering English language interventions or tuition is highly desirable
A teaching qualification, TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, ESOL qualification, or relevant experience is advantageous
Be patient, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships
Have excellent communication and classroom management skills
Be confident adapting lessons and resources to meet individual language and learning needs

To be eligible for this role, the EAL Tutor must:

Hold the right to work in the UK
Hold an enhanced Child Barred List DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
Be able to provide two professional references covering the last two years
Have experience working with children and young people in an educational setting