EAL Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Full‑time, Term‑time)

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated EAL Teaching Assistant to support pupils with English as an additional language at a secondary school in North Manchester. The role starts in September and is full‑time on a term‑time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to support classroom learning.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group assistance to students whose first language is Arabic.
• Assist in preparing teaching resources and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Encourage and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

Required profile

• Fluency in Arabic (desirable but not essential).
• Hold a TEFL qualification.
• Previous experience in a UK school or working with young people is desirable.
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training or willingness to complete it.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS with online update service.
• Two professional child‑related references.

Required skills

• Arabic language proficiency.
• TEFL qualification.
• Safeguarding training.

What we offer

• Minimum pay rate of £110 per day (up to £115 per day).
• Full‑time, term‑time contract in a supportive, forward‑thinking team.