Teaching Assistant (English as an Additional Language)
| Posting date: | 25 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,812.28 to £15,812.28 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 15812.28 - 15812.28 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2024 |
| Location: | Preparatory School, CM6 3LJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OCT20246062 |
Summary
Fixed-Term Contract30 hours per week | Term-time only (34 weeks per year) | £15,812.28
Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them thrive in their learning? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students in Years 5-8 across the curriculum, with a focus on assisting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils in all subjects, ensuring they reach their full potential. Additionally, you will provide specific support for EAL students, helping them to develop both their English language skills and confidence in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students across a variety of subjects, including English and Humanities.
Provide targeted assistance to EAL students to help them improve their English skills (both written and spoken).
Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and classroom activities.
Work with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to support their learning.
Monitor student progress and offer feedback to teachers on how best to support individual learning needs.
Help create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
Assist with classroom management and student engagement where required.
What We’re Looking For:
A genuine interest in education and supporting children in their learning journey.
Previous experience working with children, especially in an educational setting (preferred but not essential).
Willingness to undertake further training in supporting EAL learners.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, especially in supporting EAL learners.
Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to working with students of varying abilities.
The ability to adapt to different subjects and learning needs.
A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative school environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training, particularly in EAL strategies.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
Beautiful surroundings and excellent facilities to support both teaching and learning.
There is also the possibility of accommodation for the right candidate in order to support the boarding life of the School.
If you are passionate about education and have the skills to support students across the curriculum, especially those learning English as an additional language, we would love to hear from you!
Further information can be found within the job description. Further information on each of the Prep School phases can be found here: https://www.felsted.org/academic/prep-school-curriculum. Applicants must hold at least an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) together with prior experience of working with children under the age of 13. It is essential that candidates have excellent numeracy, literacy and ICT skills and understanding of child development and learning processes.
The role is initially on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2025, working 30 hours per week during term-time only (34 weeks per annum).
Benefits include free life assurance and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8 November at 9:00am.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13 November.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them thrive in their learning? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students in Years 5-8 across the curriculum, with a focus on assisting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils in all subjects, ensuring they reach their full potential. Additionally, you will provide specific support for EAL students, helping them to develop both their English language skills and confidence in the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students across a variety of subjects, including English and Humanities.
Provide targeted assistance to EAL students to help them improve their English skills (both written and spoken).
Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and classroom activities.
Work with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to support their learning.
Monitor student progress and offer feedback to teachers on how best to support individual learning needs.
Help create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
Assist with classroom management and student engagement where required.
What We’re Looking For:
A genuine interest in education and supporting children in their learning journey.
Previous experience working with children, especially in an educational setting (preferred but not essential).
Willingness to undertake further training in supporting EAL learners.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, especially in supporting EAL learners.
Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to working with students of varying abilities.
The ability to adapt to different subjects and learning needs.
A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.
What We Offer:
A supportive and collaborative school environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training, particularly in EAL strategies.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
Beautiful surroundings and excellent facilities to support both teaching and learning.
There is also the possibility of accommodation for the right candidate in order to support the boarding life of the School.
If you are passionate about education and have the skills to support students across the curriculum, especially those learning English as an additional language, we would love to hear from you!
Further information can be found within the job description. Further information on each of the Prep School phases can be found here: https://www.felsted.org/academic/prep-school-curriculum. Applicants must hold at least an NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) together with prior experience of working with children under the age of 13. It is essential that candidates have excellent numeracy, literacy and ICT skills and understanding of child development and learning processes.
The role is initially on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2025, working 30 hours per week during term-time only (34 weeks per annum).
Benefits include free life assurance and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8 November at 9:00am.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13 November.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.