Portuguese Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A large mainstream secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a passionate and fluent Portuguese speaking Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. The role involves supporting EAL students, contributing to their learning across subjects, and a commitment to their development. The school offers a supportive environment with excellent resources, ensuring both staff and students thrive in a diverse learning community.

Benefits

Staff development programme

Outstanding facilities and resources

Friendly diverse community

Access to emotional support services

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school is preferred.
• Fluent Portuguese speaker is essential.
• Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students with EAL, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Establish constructive relationships with students to interact according to individual needs.
• Assist in planning and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese

Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Relevant Graduate Degree

Job description

Portuguese Teaching Assistant

(EAL) Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth, South London

Start Date: September 2025

Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Lambeth, South London who require an enthusiastic Portuguese speaking Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join their team from September 2025 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be a fluent Portuguese speaker with prior secondary school Teaching Assistant experience, or a graduate looking to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in the future.

The role of the EAL Teaching Assistant is to support students with moderate learning difficulties and encourage learning across a variety of subjects and year groups. You should be able to demonstrate successful experience in supporting students with EAL.

The School - Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Lambeth, South London

This large mixed secondary school in Lambeth is a good school with outstanding features and is a fantastic place to work and learn. The school is committed to developing staff who are passionate about their subjects and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. Their aim is to make all employees feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. It values all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and they truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

The Role - Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Lambeth, South London

The school require an enthusiastic Portuguese speaking Teaching Assistant to join a busy and fun environment where every day offers something different. Candidates with previous EAL or SEN experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fluent Portuguese speaker
• Supervise and provide particular support for students identified with EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with students' learning
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities

The Offer - Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Lambeth, South London

In return, the school can offer the successful Portuguese Teaching Assistant the following:

• A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
• Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
• A friendly and diverse student and staff community
• Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services

Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2025 - Lambeth, South London

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.