Job description
French Language Support Assistant – Secondary School – Eastleigh, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 or October 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about the French language and eager to support students’ learning in a school environment?
GSL Education are delighted to offer a full-time French Language Support Assistant role at a secondary school in Eastleigh, starting September 2025 or October 2025, depending on notice period. This rewarding position involves working alongside the languages department, supporting students in small groups within the classroom to enhance their understanding and confidence in French.
The role offers a permanent contract following a successful probation period, with opportunities to progress through pay grades as you gain experience and develop professionally.
French Language Support Assistant Responsibilities:
* Work closely with language teachers to support French lessons
* Assist students in small groups to reinforce language skills and learning objectives
* Help prepare and organise classroom resources to support teaching activities
* Monitor and report on student progress and engagement
* Support the inclusion of all students by adapting resources and approaches as needed
* Encourage positive behaviour and participation during lessons
* Maintain professional and positive relationships with students and staff
Requirements for a French Language Support Assistant:
* Enthusiasm for supporting language learning, ideally with some knowledge of French
* Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting is preferred
* A degree in French, MFL or a similar subject or experience working as a French Language Support
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Patient, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively within a team
* Commitment to safeguarding and child protection
* Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Why Join GSL Education:
* Dedicated consultants with deep knowledge of local schools and education settings.
* Access to a wide range of opportunities tailored to your career goals.
* Competitive rates of pay and
* Commitment to your professional development at every step.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the French Language Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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