English Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time English Teaching Assistant to join their supportive environment in Stretford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting, working closely with experienced teachers. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds, providing essential support to those facing language barriers. With competitive daily pay and the potential for permanent placement, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about education and student development.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Good transport links

Secure onsite parking

Opportunity for hands-on experience

Supportive school environment

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• All applicants will require appropriate qualifications and Right to Work in the UK.
• Desirable to have an additional language like Arabic or Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the English department.
• Work closely with the English department to identify pupils needing support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Subject Knowledge in English

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Additional Language (Arabic or Urdu)

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

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Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a full-time English Teaching Assistant to start working with us in September for the new academic year. The role will start on Wednesday 3rd September and will run until July 2026.

Our client secondary school is based in Old Trafford, in Stretford, so is very easily accessible via public transport, but also has a large onsite car park for any members of staff in school.

Benefits:
- Earn £89 - £99 per day (Depending on experience)
- Paid weekly
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school setting
- Position at an Ofsted Good secondary school
- Supportive school environment and ability to learn from experienced teachers
- Good transport links and secure onsite parking

The role itself will involve supporting teachers in the English department. Ideally the successful candidate will be outgoing and able to connect with students from a variety of backgrounds. It is important that applicants also have great subject knowledge and can be patient to work with pupils facing language barriers, who need extra encouragement to match the level of their peers.

Additional responsibilities:
- Work closely with the English department to identify which pupils may benefit from additional support
- Clear communication skills and ability to work with pupils whose first language is not English
- Desirable but by no means essential, however it would be beneficial if applicants have an additional language such as Arabic or Urdu

All applicants will require appropriate qualifications and Right to Work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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