Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Mainstream) to support EAL students

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 with a focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL) to join Chorlton High School.

You will support pupils for whom English is an additional language, help them access the curriculum and develop academic English, with 35 hours per week, term time plus one week.

This permanent post requires Level 3 TA qualification and experience with EAL in a secondary setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Numeracy and literacy skills at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2.
• Experience supporting pupils with EAL in a secondary school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted EAL support programmes for individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils' development of spoken and written English, including vocabulary and academic language.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, resources and learning activities.
• Maintain records of pupil progress and contribute to assessments and reviews.
• Support behaviour management and ensure safeguarding and inclusion in practice.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistant Level 3 with a specific focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL) to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

This is a Grade 4, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The pro rata salary is £22,710, and the full time equivalent is £26,403.

Working under the guidance of teachers and senior staff, the successful candidate will take a lead role in supporting pupils for whom English is an additional language, helping them to access the curriculum, develop academic English, and overcome language-related barriers to learning.

The role involves working with individual pupils, small groups and occasionally whole classes, delivering targeted EAL support and interventions, and contributing to inclusive classroom practice across the school.

Support for Pupils (EAL Focus)

• Deliver targeted EAL support programmes for individuals and small groups, including support for newly arrived pupils.
• Support pupils' development of spoken and written English, including vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and academic language.
• Use specialist EAL knowledge and strategies to support access to the curriculum across subject areas.
• Promote inclusion, confidence and independence for pupils with EAL.
• Act as a positive role model and build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teachers and pupils.
• Support pupils' pastoral, social and emotional needs as appropriate.

Support for Teachers and Learning

• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, deliver and adapt EAL support and classroom strategies.
• Contribute to lesson planning, preparation of resources and evaluation of learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to assessments, reports and reviews.
• Support assessment activities, including routine testing and exam invigilation where required.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff on effective EAL strategies and inclusive practice.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate, including attendance at meetings.

Support for the Curriculum

• Implement agreed EAL learning programmes and interventions, adapting activities in response to pupil needs.
• Support pupils to access subject-specific language and learning tasks.
• Use ICT and other resources to support language development and independent learning.
• Prepare and maintain specialist EAL resources and materials.

Support for the School

• Contribute to the wider ethos, values and inclusive culture of Chorlton High School.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all pupils have access to learning opportunities.
• Support behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Support educational visits and enrichment activities as required.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the development of good practice across the school.

About the Candidate

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or similar or equivalent experience.
• Experience of supporting pupils with EAL in a secondary school or similar setting.
• A strong understanding of language acquisition and barriers faced by EAL learners.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, high expectations and pupil progress.

About Us

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation