EAL Support Assistant
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Specialising in English Language)
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant specialising in English language to join our Cardiff-based school. The successful candidate will support students in developing their English language skills and help foster a love for learning. You will work closely with the English department, assisting with lesson preparation, delivering small group interventions, and providing one-on-one support to students who need additional help.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging English language lessons.
- Work with small groups or individual students to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills.
- Assist in creating and adapting teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of learners.
- Provide feedback to students and help track their progress.
- Support classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with staff to develop strategies for supporting students with varying levels of English proficiency.
- Attend relevant training and professional development sessions.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting.
- A strong passion for English language and a desire to inspire young learners.
- Good understanding of the English language curriculum.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- A relevant qualification, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate, is desirable.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting students with additional language needs (EAL/ESL).
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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