Job Title: Mandarin Speaking Teaching Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Options for Full Time or 1 hour per day available
Salary: 90 - 100 per day dependant on experience
Here at Aspire People, we are seeking a Mandarin Speaking Teaching Assistant to join a diverse and inclusive secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and caring individual who can support a student who speaks Mandarin as their first language, while also assisting across the curriculum. You will need to be able to speak Mandarin to a conversational level and support the student's learning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide 1:1 support to a Mandarin speaking pupil
2. Support in classes, small groups, and 1:1 settings
3. Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons
4. Help the pupil overcome language barriers and build confidence in English
5. Monitor student progress and provide feedback
6. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Fluency in Mandarin (spoken essential, written beneficial)
2. Good spoken and written English
3. Experience working with young people in educational settings (e.g., Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker)
4. A patient, supportive, and enthusiastic approach
5. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency, providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service, working with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals. We are committed to safeguarding and have a reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach.
Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated support from a personal consultant
* Opportunities across various local settings
* Flexible contracts: permanent, long-term, short-term, or day-to-day roles
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme earning £100-£250 per referral
* Access to free CPD and training
Next Steps
Send your up-to-date CV! For questions, contact Alex.
Aspire People Limited is an Education Agency and Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All placements are subject to Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
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