Spanish Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Spanish Teaching Assistant in Slough to support secondary school students. Candidates must be native Spanish speakers with a high-level degree, passionate about education, and able to work collaboratively. The role includes classroom support and requires a commitment to continuous improvement in a well-maintained learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Extensive professional development opportunities

Excellent referral bonuses

Regular networking and social events

Qualifications

• Native Spanish speaker is required.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom is mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and positive references are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise students in the classroom.
• Complete tasks assigned by teachers.
• Work with students who have special educational needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility in teaching assistant duties.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability.

Skills

Fluent spoken, written, and reading Spanish

Ability to follow guidance from SENCO

Passion for working with students

Education

High-level degree

Job description

Spanish Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Slough

Start Date: January 2026 | Contract: Full-time until July 2026

We are seeking a Spanish Teaching Assistant to support Spanish lessons at a secondary school, starting in January 2026. This is a full‑time position continuing until the end of the academic year in July 2026. Applicants must be native Spanish speakers.

The successful candidate will provide classroom support to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7‑10) during Spanish lessons. The school is committed to continuous improvement, with passionate teachers dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The focus is on creating a creative, engaging, and inspiring learning environment.

We are looking for a dedicated Spanish Teaching Assistant who is fluent in spoken, written, and reading Spanish, enthusiastic about making a positive impact on students, and able to follow guidance from the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). A genuine passion for working with students and an aspiration to pursue a career in teaching are advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise students in the classroom
• Complete tasks assigned by teachers and the line manager
• Work with students who have special educational needs
• Demonstrate flexibility in carrying out Teaching Assistant duties
• Maintain punctuality and reliability

Location & Facilities

The school is a short bus ride from Slough Overground Station, with on‑site parking available. The recently renovated school provides an excellent learning environment, well‑behaved students, strong academic results, and well‑maintained grounds.

What Tradewind Offers

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Excellent referral bonuses
• Regular networking and social events

Requirements for Applicants

• Hold a high‑level degree
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (Overseas Police Clearance if applicable) and positive professional references
• Complete employment history covering the past 10 years in your CV
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom

If you are interested in this exciting Spanish Teaching Assistant role in Slough, please click Apply Now. For further details, contact Seema Parbat on (phone number removed) (option 3) or email