EAL Teaching Assistant

6 days ago


Heaton Chapel, United Kingdom Aspire People Full time

EAL Arabic TA Role - South Manchester - January 2026
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Job Advert: EAL Support Teaching Assistant
Mainstream Primary School - South Manchester M19
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Until the Summer 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £95-£101 based on experience
Are you passionate about supporting children who are new to English?
Do you have the patience, communication skills, and creativity to help young learners develop language confidence and thrive in the classroom?
The Head Teacher of a welcoming mainstream primary school in South Manchester is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support a pupil who is new to English. Starting in January 2026, this is a full academic year position (term-time only), ideal for someone with a strong understanding of language development and inclusive support.
About the Role:
This rewarding role focuses on providing tailored support to a pupil with English as an Additional Language (EAL), helping them access the curriculum, develop communication skills, and build confidence in a new learning environment.
You will work closely with the class teacher and EAL lead, using structured activities and visual aids to support spoken and written English. Your role will be key in ensuring the pupil feels included, understood, and supported in both their learning and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one support to a pupil who is new to English, both in class and during targeted intervention sessions
* Adapt classroom tasks and instructions to support language development and access to learning
* Use visual resources, modelling and repetition to reinforce new vocabulary and concepts
* Encourage social interaction and inclusion during group activities and playtimes
* Monitor and record progress in language acquisition and participation
* Collaborate with teaching staff and the EAL lead to plan effective strategies
* Promote a calm, safe, and nurturing environment for learning
Essential Requirements:
* Key Stage 2 experience desired
* Experience working in a UK primary school setting
* A sound understanding of how to support EAL pupils or children with emerging English skills
* A caring, patient, and flexible approach to support learning and behaviour
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt language and tone appropriately
* A proactive attitude and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils
We Offer:
* Weekly pay at a competitive rate
* A supportive, inclusive and friendly school team
* A thorough induction and ongoing professional development opportunities
* The chance to make a real difference to a child's early school experience and language development

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks


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