EAL Teaching Assistant

Job Title: EAL Teaching Assistant Location: South Gloucestershire Start Date: ASAP Salary: £29,540 - £32,061 per annum Are you passionate about supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language? Do you…

Pay rate £29,540 – £32,061/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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Job Title: EAL Teaching Assistant
Location: South Gloucestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £29,540 - £32,061 per annum

Are you passionate about supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language?

Do you have experience helping children or young people develop their confidence and communication skills?

Are you committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring every student can fully access their education?

TeacherActive is working with a diverse and inclusive secondary school in South Gloucestershire to recruit an EAL Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to providing an exceptional education for its students and creating a welcoming environment where young people are supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint an EAL Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis, working 32.5 hours per week during term time plus INSET days. The successful EAL Teaching Assistant will support students through classroom activities and targeted interventions, helping to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while working closely with teaching staff to adapt learning to individual needs.

The successful EAL Teaching Assistant will have:

A good standard of education, including English and Maths
Experience working with children or young people, with school-based experience desirable
Experience supporting EAL learners or multilingual students desirable
Knowledge of language acquisition strategies and the ability to adapt learning approaches
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
A patient, empathetic and inclusive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

The opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive team
A diverse and welcoming working environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' learning and progress
Ongoing training and professional development
If you are interested in this EAL Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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