Spanish Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Spanish Teaching Assistant (EAL) for a secondary school in Lambeth, South London, starting September 2025. The ideal candidate should be a fluent Spanish speaker with experience as a Teaching Assistant or a graduate aiming for a teaching career. Responsibilities include supporting EAL students and assisting teachers. A commitment to student success in a diverse environment is essential.

Benefits

Staff development programme

Outstanding teaching resources

Support services for emotional and practical issues

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish speaker with prior Teaching Assistant experience or a recent graduate.
• Commitment to helping students achieve their full potential.
• Experience working with EAL or SEN students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students identified with EAL.
• Establish constructive relationships with students.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Job description

Overview

Spanish Teaching Assistant (EAL) – 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 Spanish speaking Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join their team from September 2025 on a full-time basis.

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

Role

The school require an enthusiastic Spanish 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a fluent Spanish 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

In return, the school can offer the successful Spanish 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

About Reeson Education

Reeson Education is the 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.

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 London.

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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07