Job Description
TEFL-Qualified Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Brent | September 2025 Start \n\nAre you TEFL-qualified and passionate about supporting young people in their language development?\n Do you want to use your English language teaching skills in a dynamic secondary school environment?\n\nTradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming and diverse secondary school in Brent that is seeking a TEFL-qualified Teaching Assistant to support students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) from September 2025. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference by helping EAL students access the curriculum and thrive academically.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nAs a TEFL Teaching Assistant, you will:\n\nProvide one-to-one and small group support to students with EAL needs.\n\nHelp students build their English language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.\n\nSupport students in accessing lessons across the curriculum, particularly in English, Humanities, and other language-heavy subjects.\n\nWork closely with EAL coordinators, teachers, and the SEN department to track progress and adapt support.\n\nHelp develop resources and strategies to aid language acquisition and build student confidence.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nA TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent English language teaching qualification.\n\nExperience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.\n\nStrong written and spoken English skills, with the ability to support grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.\n\nA patient, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach.\n\nAbility to support students from a wide range of language backgrounds.\n\nGCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above); a degree is desirable but not essential.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nA supportive, multicultural school environment that values inclusion and diversity.\n\nFull-time, long-term position starting September 2025.\n\nCompetitive daily rate, based on experience and qualifications.\n\nA dedicated EAL and SEN support team to collaborate with.\n\nExcellent professional development opportunities.\n\nConvenient London location with great transport links.\n\nIf you're a TEFL or ESOL-qualified professional eager to help young learners succeed in school and beyond, we'd love to hear from you!\n\nPlease submit your CV via the Apply button, or contact Elizabeth on (phone number removed) (option 3) or email .\n\nTradewind Recruitment also offers a range of teaching and support roles across London schools - if this isn't quite the right fit, we're happy to help you explore other opportunities