EAL Teaching assistant
Twickenham
Start ASAP
Veritas are working with a co-ed secondary school in Twickenham. The school are looking for EAL support to help KS3-KS4 students. The ideal candidate will have experience assessing EAL needs. The role is full time and will start asap. This is a non classroom based role, based in the school library, supporting small groups and working 1:1 with specific students.
Experience supporting students who do not speak English as a first language is desirable.
Role and Responsibilities
Work under the instruction of the EAL teacher
Carry out initial language ability assessments
Liaise with colleagues across the school, attend SEN team reviews and meetings, provide feedback on students
Interventions for small EAL groups and 1:1
Assist with language translations where possible
Provide differentiated EAL resources to support students learning
Encourage classroom participation & ensuring students have access to the curriculumRequirements
Recent Degree - ideally English related
Previous experience working with young people, EAL or special educational needs.
TEFL/CELTA certificate
Positive attitude to work with young people and children.
High levels of professionalism
Valid Enhanced Child DBS CheckIf you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to Gemma at Veritas
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community