Teaching Assistant

Job Opportunity: EAL Support Staff

Location: South Shore, Blackpool
Start Date: January 2024
Working Days: Thursdays and Fridays
Contract Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate EAL (English as an Additional Language) Support Staff member to join a vibrant and inclusive school located in South Shore, Blackpool. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting students whose first language is not English, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to EAL students in both one-to-one and group settings.

• Assist in developing language skills to improve students' comprehension and communication.

• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning materials and deliver targeted interventions.

• Monitor and record student progress, reporting to relevant staff.

• Foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with EAL students or in a similar educational support role.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adapt learning strategies to meet individual student needs.

• A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.

• Relevant qualifications in education or linguistics (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• Supportive school environment with ongoing professional development.

• Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.

• Competitive pay based on experience.

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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