French & Spanish Teaching Assistant

French & Spanish Teaching Assistant - Enfield, September 2026

This dynamic, high-achieving secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is celebrated for its academic standards, inclusive ethos, and track record of supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds to achieve outstanding outcomes. Modern Foreign Languages is a valued and well-resourced faculty with French and Spanish taught with rigour and cultural enthusiasm across KS3 and KS4.

Every French & Spanish Teaching Assistant joins a team committed to inspiring confident, curious, and communicative young linguists.

• Subject-specific CPD tailored to MFL classroom support, language intervention, and GCSE preparation
• A well-resourced MFL department with shared planning, digital language tools, and experienced practitioners on hand
• A structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified French and Spanish teachers from day one
• A diverse, multilingual school community that brings authentic cultural context into every French & Spanish Teaching Assistant s working day
• Strong encouragement towards teacher training pathways or extended contracts for high-performing staff

• Supporting MFL teachers across KS3 and KS4 to deliver engaging, communicative French and Spanish lessons
• Working with small groups of pupils to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in both languages
• Providing additional language support to pupils who require targeted intervention ahead of GCSE examinations
• Tracking pupil progress and feeding back regularly to the class teacher and Head of MFL
• Building confident, enthusiastic relationships with pupils to develop their love of language and cultural awareness

The ideal candidate will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top UK university in Modern Languages, French, Spanish, or a closely related discipline. A UK-awarded bachelor's degree is essential for this role. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The candidate should be fluent, culturally aware, and enthusiastic about language teaching with strong communication skills.

Please note:

applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates without a UK-awarded bachelor s degree will not be considered.

• £480 per week, pro rata to term time only
• Full-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027
• Term-time only
• Potential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placement