TA EAL - Secondary

Job Title: TA EAL – Secondary

Location: North Shields

Pay rate: £75 - £110

Start date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting students with English as an Additional Language (EAL)? GSL Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EAL Teaching Assistant to join our team in Newcastle. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of secondary school students by helping them overcome language barriers and achieve academic success.

The Role

As an EAL Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing targeted support to students who are learning English as an additional language. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students in developing their English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Assisting teachers in creating and delivering tailored lesson plans that cater to the needs of EAL students.
• Working one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce learning and boost confidence.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity.
• Helping to develop resources and materials to support EAL learners.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for education and helping students succeed.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with EAL students or a background in linguistics, TESOL, or a related field.
• Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other staff members.
• Relevant qualifications or training in EAL support is preferred but not essential.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Newcastle.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘TA EAL SEC’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.