Job Title: EAL Teaching Assistant
Location: South Gloucestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £29,540 - £32,061 per annum

Are you passionate about supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language?

Do you have experience helping children or young people develop their confidence and communication skills?

Are you committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring every student can fully access their education?

TeacherActive is working with a diverse and inclusive secondary school in South Gloucestershire to recruit an EAL Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to providing an exceptional education for its students and creating a welcoming environment where young people are supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint an EAL Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis, working 32.5 hours per week during term time plus INSET days. The successful EAL Teaching Assistant will support students through classroom activities and targeted interventions, helping to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning to individual needs.

The successful EAL Teaching Assistant will have:

• A good standard of education, including English and Maths
• Experience working with children or young people, with school-based experience desirable
• Experience supporting EAL learners or multilingual students desirable
• Knowledge of language acquisition strategies and the ability to adapt learning approaches
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• A patient, empathetic and inclusive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• The opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive team
• A diverse and welcoming working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students'' learning and progress
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you are interested in this EAL Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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