EAL Teaching Assistant

1 month ago

Southwark, United Kingdom Smart Teachers Full time
Job Title: EAL Teaching Assistant
Location: Southwark
Salary: £90 - £120 per day PAYE
Hours: Full-time, Term-time only
Contract Type: Ongoing Supply
Start Date: ASAP
About the School:
Smart Teachers are working with a vibrant and inclusive secondary school, based in the Borough of Southwark, with a diverse student body, where we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all learners. We pride ourselves on our strong ethos of inclusion, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, thrives.
Job Description:
They are looking to appoint a passionate and motivated EAL Teaching Assistant to work alongside our dedicated teaching staff. The successful candidate will support students for whom English is an additional language, ensuring they have equal access to the curriculum and can participate fully in school life.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with EAL students, identifying language needs and providing tailored support.
Assist in the delivery of targeted intervention programmes to help students develop their English language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
Collaborate with class teachers to adapt lessons and resources for EAL learners.
Promote the social and emotional development of EAL students, helping them integrate into the school community.
Provide one-to-one and small group support to EAL students, both in and out of the classroom.
Track progress and report to teachers and the EAL coordinator on the performance and engagement of EAL students.
Assist in planning and preparing teaching materials for EAL students.
Liaise with parents/carers and other professionals where appropriate.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Experience working with children, particularly those with English as an additional language.
A good understanding of language acquisition and EAL needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
A compassionate, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting young learners.
Desirable:
A relevant qualification in TESOL, CELTA, or a similar discipline.
Previous experience in a school setting.
Familiarity with EAL intervention strategies and resources.
Multilingual skills.
What We Offer:
A welcoming, supportive school environment.
Continuous professional development opportunities.
The chance to work within a dedicated and dynamic team.
Opportunities to make a significant difference in students' lives.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on  or email
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