Teaching Assistant (EAL)

eTeach UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a passionate teaching assistant to join their Modern Foreign Language team. This role involves supporting EAL students, working 32.5 hours per week during term time, in a school dedicated to excellence. Ideal candidates should display a professional drive and strong interpersonal skills to foster a supportive learning environment. The institution values integrity, compassion, and commitment to diversity, ensuring all staff help create a thriving educational community.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have a professional drive, energy, and determination.
• Proficiency in using technology is essential.
• Must be able to work to tight deadlines and maintain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support EAL students in the Modern Foreign Language team.
• Facilitate an engaging and effective learning environment for students.

Skills

Professional drive

Technology proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Positive mindset

Tact and discretion

Job description

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED

Are you passionate about working with young people? Are you wanting to move your career to the next level and join a team who are enthusiastic, committed and talented? If so…we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Modern Foreign Language team as a teaching assistant to support our EAL students. The role will be term time, plus 5 days, 32.5 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is skilled in this area and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.

Our Culture

We are proud to be a school delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work, whilst at the same time supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Community
• Humility
• Emotional Intelligence
• Courage
• Critical Thinker
• Collaborative
• Diligent
• A role model

The challenge for us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career, but we also wish to create a culture that encourages them to stay and grow with us.

The successful post holder will

• Have a professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
• Be able to use technology proficiently.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure.
• A positive mind set and an adaptable approach to work.
• Tact and discretion, for dealing with confidential information.

We will offer

• A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes framework for staff voice and workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work life balance.
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
• The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi‑cultural community environment.
• Fantastic building resources and facilities.

If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to apply for this post, please download the application pack from this site, or email the school for an application pack. Alternatively, you can telephone, leaving your postal address. The pack will include further details about the post, including how to apply.

Allerton Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and expects all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and safeguarding recruitment checks. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history, and an online search of publicly available information will be conducted as part of our due diligence process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and circumstances. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do, and we aim to build a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the wider community. Our recruitment practices are designed to be fair, inclusive, and accessible to all.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement Scheme, or through possession of a relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.