TEFL Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EAL Teaching Assistant for a vibrant secondary school in North Manchester. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students whose first language is not English. The role is set to start ASAP and has the potential to become permanent, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for both students and staff. With a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes, the school values interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to behaviour management. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to a positive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience working with EAL students and children in a school setting.
• Up-to-date training in safeguarding and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support EAL students to excel across the curriculum.
• Assist students with additional needs in a nurturing environment.

Skills

EAL student support

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above

TEFL or TESOL qualification

Tools

Safeguarding training

Prevent awareness training

FGM training

Job description

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EAL Teaching Assistant – North Manchester – ASAP start

Prospero Teaching is looking to recruit a full-time EAL Teaching Assistant to start working at a popular secondary school in North Manchester. The role will start as soon as possible and continue until July 2025, with the potential for the role to become permanent. All applicants must hold a TEFL or TESOL qualification and have recent experience working with young people whose first language is not English.

In this role, you will ensure that all young people whose first language is not English receive the highest levels of support to enable them to flourish across the curriculum. You will make a positive impact on students with additional needs who require extra support and extended services to overcome barriers to learning. You will join a team committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, and you must be able to commit to the role fully.

The school has been recently inspected by Ofsted and maintains a good rating, which it has held for many years. The school invests heavily in intervention and support services. The students have warm relationships with staff and view the school as a safe and nurturing environment. The leadership team is forward-thinking regarding behaviour management and responds quickly to issues.

Location:

Manchester

Position:

EAL Teaching Assistant

Start date:

ASAP

Contract type:

Temp to perm

Minimum rate of pay:

GBP 95 per day

Experience, Training, and Qualifications:

• Recent school experience or evidence of working with children
• Experience of helping EAL students
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 & above
• TEFL or TESOL qualification
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (training can be provided)
• Up-to-date Prevent awareness & FGM training issued in the last 3 years (training can be provided)
• Up-to-date behaviour management training (training can be provided)

Eligibility requirements:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide a minimum of two references covering the last 2 years