Foreign Language Assistant

TES FE News; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Walsall is seeking a dedicated Spanish Foreign Languages Assistant to support students in their oral skills. The role involves flexible hours at a rate of £25.24 per hour, assisting at both Queen Mary’s Grammar and High Schools. Candidates should be fluent in Spanish and up-to-date with current affairs in Spain. This position offers an invigorating work environment within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and understanding of current affairs in Spain essential.
• Ability to assist students in oral examinations is crucial.
• Knowledge of AQA GCSE and Advanced Level requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sessions at Queen Mary’s Grammar School and Queen Mary’s High School.
• Support students in building confidence in speaking skills.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Knowledge of current affairs in Spain

Ability to support oral skills

Job description

Job Overview

Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall is an invigorating and rewarding place to work: the pupils are engaged and committed to study; the staff are intelligent, friendly and forward looking. The role would also require the successful candidate to deliver some sessions at Queen Mary’s High School which is a short drive away.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated Spanish Foreign Languages Assistant to join our collaborative and supportive MFL department. Applicants for this post should be completely fluent in Spanish as well as interested in and up to date with current affairs in Spain. The ability to support students in building confidence in their oral skills is essential. They should also

have a good working knowledge of the aspects of speaking which are the focus of language oral examinations; our current examination board is AQA both at GCSE and Advanced Level.

The role is paid at an hourly rate (£25.24 p/h), and we would anticipate the successful candidate being in school for approximately 9 hours a week, these hours to be worked flexibly to meet the requirements of the school during term time from October until May each year.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Simran Sahota (Executive Assistant) by emailing [e-mail].

Informal visits to the school are encouraged. We would also be happy to discuss the school and the role in more detail via a phone conversation. Please contact Simran Sahota (Executive Assistant) to arrange this, by emailing [e-mail]

Applications should be made using the application form available from the Mercian Trust Recruitment Portal and set out how your experience and expertise match the requirements of job description and person specification. Please read the information pack, which is also available on the job listing.

Closing date: Monday 01 September

Interviews: W/C 01 September 2025

Queen Mary’s Grammar school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website.This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.