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 help support a student who speaks Mandarin as their first language, while also assisting more broadly across the curriculum. You will need to be able speak Mandarin to a conversational level whilst also being able to support them with their learning across the curriculum. Key Responsibilities: * Provide 1:1 support to a Mandarin speaking pupil * Support generally in classes as well as in small group and 1:1 settings * Support the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons * Help the pupil to overcome language barriers and build confidence in English * Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback * Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment The ideal candidate will have: * Fluency in Mandarin (spoken is essential and written would be beneficial) * Good level of spoken and written English * Experience working with young people in an educational setting, such as a Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker etc * A patient, supportive, and enthusiastic approach * A commi...