EAL Teaching Assistant

EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teaching Assistant – Tameside

Position: EAL Teaching Assistant
Location: Secondary School in Tameside
Start Date: January 2025

A diverse and welcoming secondary school in Tameside is searching for a compassionate and patient EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teaching Assistant to start in January 2025. In this role, you’ll play a key role in supporting students who are new to English, helping them develop language skills and confidence to fully engage with school life.

Responsibilities:

• Language and Literacy Support: Provide small group and one-on-one sessions to support English language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using structured exercises to build vocabulary and comprehension.
• Academic Assistance: Help students understand and complete assignments in various subjects, ensuring they can access the curriculum and successfully participate in classroom activities.
• Promote Cultural Integration: Assist EAL students in adjusting to a new cultural and educational environment, fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating cultural diversity within the school.
• Track Language Development: Regularly assess and monitor each student’s language progress, communicating with teachers and EAL coordinators to adapt support strategies as needed.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will have experience working with EAL students or a background in language education. Essential qualities include patience, cultural sensitivity, and strong communication skills. If you’re excited to help students overcome language barriers and feel at home in their school environment, apply today to join a dedicated team of educators.

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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.
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