MFL Teaching Assistant. Job in Croydon Education & Training Jobs

Horizon Teachers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking a proactive MFL Language Teaching Assistant to support students in French or Spanish at a secondary school in Croydon. This role involves delivering personalized learning interventions, assisting teaching staff, and ensuring positive student relationships. Candidates must be fluent in one language and possess a TA qualification, along with strong IT and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexibility in teaching roles

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

High satisfaction ratings from staff

Qualifications

• Fluency in French or Spanish with conversational ability in the other.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Experience in leading MFL activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group or one-to-one MFL interventions.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support academic progress.
• Assist with classroom administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Relationship Building

IT Skills

Education

TA Qualification (NVQ Level 2 or 3)

Job description

MFL Language Teaching Assistant: Now Hiring!

Horizon Teachers are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and organized Language Assistant to support students in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) across all key stages at a top secondary school in Croydon. The role involves delivering and evaluating small group or one-to-one interventions, helping students access the curriculum, and collaborating with teaching staff to implement support strategies. Additional duties include administrative support, preparing classroom displays, and assisting with exam preparations.

Applicants must be fluent in either French or Spanish, with at least conversational ability in the other. Patience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students are essential. Experience in leading MFL activities and using behaviour management strategies is required.

Candidates should have strong IT skills, excellent spoken and written English, and a TA qualification (NVQ Level 2 or 3). An understanding of the challenges faced by students with additional needs is also important.

Key Responsibilities:

1. MFL Support: Deliver small group or one-to-one interventions in French or Spanish to support students across all key stages.
2. Collaboration & Strategy Implementation: Work closely with teaching staff to support students' academic progress and help them achieve their potential.
3. Administrative & Classroom Support: Assist with classroom displays, exam preparation, and administrative tasks to streamline teaching processes.
4. Behaviour Management & Relationship Building: Use effective behaviour management strategies to foster a positive learning environment and build constructive relationships with students.

Qualifications & Skills Needed:

• Strong communication skills for engaging with parents, students, and staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative in supporting classroom activities.
• Passion for supporting students' growth and educational excellence.

Why Choose Horizon Teachers?

• High ratings: 4.8 Google review rating from teachers, support staff, and schools.
• Flexibility: Balance teaching with your lifestyle through daily supply, long-term, or permanent roles.
• Competitive pay: Fair compensation reflecting your expertise.
• Career progression: Opportunities for development within our partner schools.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist education recruitment consultancy helping teachers and support staff find roles in primary, secondary, and special schools across London, the South East, the Midlands, and the North of England. As part of the registration process, a DBS check is required, and all relevant qualifications must be verified before placement. For teaching roles, QTS or equivalent is necessary.

Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.