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MFL Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 11 February 2026
Salary: £27,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 March 2026
Location: IG11 8YS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MFLTEACHINGASSI-260211-5610

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Summary

MFL Teaching Assistant – Shape Tomorrow’s Global Communicators

Are you a dynamic, language-loving graduate eager to pave your way in education? This MFL Teaching Assistant post in Barking and Dagenham is your launchpad to make an indelible impact in one of London’s most forward-thinking schools. Experience direct classroom involvement, mentor young linguists, and work within a passionate MFL faculty that is committed to excellence. If you are an aspiring teacher, psychologist, or SEN specialist with a zest for languages, this is a unique chance to supercharge your career where every day counts towards your future.

At this exemplary Barking and Dagenham school (Ofsted: Good to Outstanding), you’ll find an ethos of aspiration, a culture of inclusivity, and unparalleled support. As an MFL Teaching Assistant, you’ll enjoy hands-on guidance from expert educators, bespoke CPD, and the chance to immerse yourself in cutting-edge approaches to language teaching. You’ll develop outstanding classroom management skills, build deep SEN awareness, and launch your professional network in an environment known for academic achievement and innovation.

Key Highlights:
• MFL Teaching Assistant post supporting French, Spanish, and German departments
• Circa £27,000 pro-rata – sector-leading for graduate support staff
• Easily accessible Barking and Dagenham location, close to public transport
• School graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – a beacon for aspiring educators
• Tailored CPD including routes into teacher training and psychology pathways
• Designed for high-achieving graduates aiming for teaching or educational psychology
• Inclusive, resource-rich MFL faculty with interactive technology and vibrant language labs

What You'll Be Doing:
• Delivering tailored small-group interventions and targeted class support in MFL
• Modelling pronunciation and supporting pupils’ participatory confidence
• Implementing multi-sensory learning techniques and supporting EAL/SEND students
• Collaborating with MFL teachers to plan and deliver immersive language activities
• Tracking pupil progress, providing constructive feedback, and cultivating love for languages

Ideal "MFL Teaching Assistant" for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• Obtained or on track for a 2:1 or First in a language-related degree
• Aspired teachers, educational psychologists, or SEN specialists (graduate track)
• Confident communicators with genuine enthusiasm for French, Spanish or German
• Resilient, adaptable, with unwavering commitment to pupil progress
• Committed to professional development and going ‘above and beyond’ for every learner

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Leading MFL team renowned for high standards, inclusivity, and innovation
• Robust pathways into salaried teacher training & Ed Psych postgraduate study
• Exceptional mentoring from inspirational educators and subject specialists
• Culture of respect, collaboration, and personal growth
• Supportive SLT that invests in staff and recognises potential

This is your springboard into a fulfilling career as an MFL Teaching Assistant in Barking and Dagenham. Seize the chance to inspire, learn, and progress in a school that values your ambition. Interviews are being arranged promptly – set your future in motion now.

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