Learning Support Assistant EAL

Christopher Whitehead Language College,

Required for 1st September 2026

Permanent, 27.5 hours per week (worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday)

Term time only + 4 teacher education days (TEDs)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EAL Teaching Assistant to support students in developing their English language skills within a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Working closely with class teachers, you will help deliver targeted support, adapt resources to meet individual needs, and encourage confidence and participation across the curriculum. The ideal candidate will be patient, culturally aware, and committed to promoting positive learning experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity to join an experienced and motivated team of LSAs to specifically work and support our EAL students in mainstream classes.

The salary is paid at TA2, points 5-6, £16,628 to £16,892 per annum (£25,583 - £25,989 full time equivalent). Pay award pending.

Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunities in its service to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Data Protection

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers and trustees are expected to share this commitment.

The school’s recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

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