Foreign Language Assistant (French)

Truro and Penwith College; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Truro and Penwith College is seeking a Foreign Language Assistant to support students studying French. You will work with the Modern Foreign Languages team to help learners improve their spoken French and build confidence in communication.

This fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity for a native-level French speaker or someone educated to degree level in French to contribute to examinations preparation and progression opportunities through one-to-one and small-group speaking sessions.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written French.
• Strong knowledge of French grammar and culture.
• Ability to encourage and motivate young people to achieve their potential.
• Experience of working with young people or within an educational environment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students studying French.
• Help learners improve their spoken French and build confidence in communication.
• Prepare students for examinations and progression opportunities.
• Conduct one-to-one and small group speaking sessions.

Skills

Excellent spoken French

Excellent written French

French grammar knowledge

French culture knowledge

Motivational skills

Experience with young people

Education

Degree in French or related

Job description

Foreign Language Assistant (French)

Location: Truro, Cornwall

Salary: £20.61 per hour

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Employer: Truro and Penwith College

Job Description

Are you passionate about French language and culture? Do you enjoy helping young people develop their confidence and communication skills?

Truro and Penwith College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Foreign Language Assistant to support students studying French. Working closely with our Modern Foreign Languages team, you will help learners improve their spoken French, build confidence in communication, and prepare for examinations and future progression opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a native-level French speaker, or someone educated to degree level in French, to make a real difference to students' learning experiences through one-to-one and small group speaking sessions.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent spoken and written French
• Strong knowledge of French grammar and culture
• Ability to encourage and motivate young people to achieve their potential
• Experience of working with young people or within an educational environment is advantageous but not essential

Our Commitment

At Truro and Penwith College, we are committed to providing outstanding education and creating an inclusive environment where every student can succeed. If you are enthusiastic about sharing your language skills and cultural knowledge, we would love to hear from you.