Intermediate Teaching Assistant - English as an Additional Language (EAL)

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking an Intermediate Teaching Assistant to work within the English as an Additional Language Department. The role involves supporting tailored learning for EAL students, enhancing their language development in a collaborative classroom environment. Ideal candidates should have strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, along with a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion. A comprehensive mentoring program and professional development opportunities are offered to the successful candidate.

Benefits

Comprehensive mentor program

Personalised professional development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Tech Scheme

Fitness Room

Qualifications

• Experience of working with EAL students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with classroom teachers to support EAL students.
• Assist in developing tailored learning plans.
• Encourage language development and create inclusive atmosphere.
• Collaborate to produce engaging learning materials.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Promoting diversity and inclusion

Job description

Job Overview

Required for September 2025

Permanent, Term Time Only

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Scale 3, spine points 5-6, £25,778 to £26,743 per annum (actual salary)

Closing date, 9.00am on Tuesday 15th July 2025

Interviews, Monday 21st July 2025

We are seeking to appoint an Intermediate Teaching Assistant to work with the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Department. The successful candidate will possess excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion.

The Post Holder Will

• Work closely with classroom teachers to provide targeted support for EAL students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of tailored learning plans for individual students.
• Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages language development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create engaging and accessible learning materials.

Experience of working with students who have English as an Additional Language would be an advantage in this post.

We Offer

• A well-established and comprehensive mentor program.
• A strong personalised programme of professional development and coaching for teachers and support staff.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Staff Wellbeing Programme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Fitness Room.

Bow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and the successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks before an offer of appointment is confirmed and will be subject to rechecking thereafter, as appropriate.