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A Community Academy in Blackburn with Darwen is seeking an enthusiastic EAL Learning Support Assistant to foster an inclusive environment for students who speak English as an Additional Language. This role involves direct support in the classroom and personalized assistance to help students thrive. Join a dedicated team striving for academic success and cultural integration, offering competitive salary and extensive benefits.
EAL Learning Support Assistant
Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK
Salary: SCP 06 - 10 £21,661.00 - £23,082.00 Actual Pro Rata Salary
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Sunday, 31st August 2025
Interview Date: W/C 30th June 2025
Our client, a Community Academy has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developing sixth form provision. The sixth form has enjoyed strong progress in both academic and applied courses and has destinations data that shows NEETs significantly lower than the national picture.
They are part of a wider Trust where enterprise and an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of their ethos. In addition they have has a strong record of promoting cultural capital through its Technology and Creative Arts departments, where competition, visits and visitors are a regular part of student experience and support the development of cultural capital. Our client is very much a community school with a truly comprehensive intake.
Sitting above the national average, 33% of its cohort are designated as being in the pupil premium category and the Academy works hard to support all students to achieve strong engagement and strong outcomes. With a strong focus on their four key improvement levers around culture, coaching, curriculum and data-informed instruction, the Academy team are building towards a consistent provision that supports great progress for all students.
About the Role:
Join an Amazing Team
They are looking for a new EAL Learning Support Assistant!
Are you passionate about education and making a real difference in students' lives? Do you have a talent for helping young people thrive in a new language and culture?
At the Community Academy they are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic EAL Learning Support Assistant to join a dynamic team.
The aim of this rewarding position will be to support students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL), helping them to:
What They’re Looking For
They want someone who is:
Ready to help students shine—regardless of their first language?
Benefits
Looking for a fulfilling career with great benefits? Here’s why working for with our client is the right choice for you:
Apply now and help shape the future of young people.