EAL Teaching Assistant | Full-Time | September Start | TEFL/CELTA Welcome

EAL Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – South London – September Start

Are you looking for an EAL Teaching Assistant job in South West London?

Do you have experience supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL), or do you hold a CELTA, TEFL or ESOL qualification?

Are you an aspiring teacher looking to gain paid classroom experience before beginning teacher training, a PGCE, Schools Direct, or another education career pathway?

An outstanding and inclusive South London secondary school is recruiting a dedicated EAL Teaching Assistant to join its thriving EAL department on a full-time basis from September.

EAL Teaching Assistant Job Description

As an EAL Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist EAL staff to support students whose first language is not English. You will play an important role in helping pupils develop their English language skills while enabling them to access the secondary curriculum with confidence.

This Teaching Assistant position is ideal for graduates, experienced Learning Support Assistants, ESOL tutors, language specialists and aspiring teachers looking to build a long-term career in education.

EAL Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group intervention for EAL learners.
• Support students working at Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 English proficiency.
• Assist students with speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Help pupils access lessons across the secondary curriculum.
• Work closely with teachers and the EAL department to monitor student progress.
• Promote confidence, inclusion and academic achievement.
• Support newly arrived students as they settle into school life.

Person Specification

To be considered for this EAL Teaching Assistant role, you should have:

• Experience working with children, young people or EAL learners.
• A CELTA, TEFL, ESOL or equivalent qualification (desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting multilingual learners.
• A desire to pursue a career in teaching, education or educational support.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a busy secondary school.

About the School

This welcoming South London secondary school has an excellent reputation for inclusion and student support. The school has a diverse student population and an established EAL department committed to ensuring every learner achieves their full potential.

Staff benefit from outstanding mentoring, ongoing CPD and excellent opportunities for career progression, making this an ideal school for aspiring teachers and graduates seeking school-based experience.

Apply

If you are looking for your next EAL Teaching Assistant role in South London and want to make a real difference to students learning English as an Additional Language, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV outlining your education, qualifications and relevant experience. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.