Language Assistant

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Learning Partners Academy Trust is seeking a Language Assistant to support students in Spanish and/or German at George Abbot School. The role is part-time (5.83 hours per week, 39 weeks) on a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2027, with duties spanning language activities, student encouragement, and administrative support.

The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication in Spanish, strong ICT and organisational skills, and be a cooperative team member committed to a positive school

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in Spanish.
• Effective ICT skills and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to motivate and support learning; works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Spanish and/or German studies.
• Assist delivery of language activities and practice with learners.
• Support classroom administration and routine tasks.

Skills

Spanish language

German language

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Language Assistant for Spanish and or German

LPT 4 (FTE: £26,721 - £28,615) (Actual: £3,755.35 - £4,021.53)

Required from November 2026

5.83 hours per week for 39 weeks

Fixed term contract till 31 May 2027

We are seeking to appoint a Language Assistant to assist our students in their studies of Spanish and/or German. You will share your expertise and inspire our students with your knowledge of the language and culture.

George Abbot School is extremely proud of the highly successful, non-selective secondary education that we provide. Our tradition of academic excellence is longstanding and is an outcome of exceptional teaching alongside high levels of challenge, expectation and respect throughout our community. Our examination results place us amongst some of the best schools in the southeast, at GCSE, BTEC, AS and A Level.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is committed to supporting students
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Is an effective communicator both orally and in writing in Spanish
• Has effective ICT skills
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Has the ability to motivate and to support learning
• Is a team player.

Why choose us?

Ofsted (February 2025) said: "Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils' starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care."

Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: "Parents and pupils attribute the school's success to its 'strong leadership' and 'supportive teachers'. Pupils felt that many go 'above and beyond', making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude."

More about George Abbot:

George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community.

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Important Information

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 16 October 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Safeguarding Statement:

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.