EAL Teaching Assistant – Full‑Time, Sep Start

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated EAL Teaching Assistant to join a thriving secondary school in South London. This full‑time position starts in September and offers the chance to support multilingual learners while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver one‑to‑one and small‑group language interventions for EAL learners.
• Support pupils across Entry Level to Level 3 English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Assist students in accessing the wider secondary curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers and the EAL department to monitor progress and promote confidence.
• Help newly arrived students settle into school life.

Required profile

• Experience working with children, young people or EAL learners.
• Passion for supporting multilingual learners.
• Desire to pursue a career in teaching or educational support.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy secondary school environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Outstanding mentoring and continuous professional development.
• Clear pathways for career progression within the school.
• A supportive, inclusive environment with a diverse student population.