EAL Teaching Assistant

QPCS is a successful school, rated good by Ofsted in January 2025. “There is a warm and supportive environment at Queens Park Community School. Pupils say that adults are kind and approachable and they feel safe here. Everyone is proud of the inclusive culture. They celebrate diversity and never tolerate bullying.” We are also proud of our culture of developing students as leaders, and fostering their curiosity. Ofsted noted that our students “are encouraged to play an active role in school improvement by sharing their thoughts and ideas. Discussion and inquiry are part of day-to-day life”. This specific teaching assistant post is to support students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL) department. Ideally, the candidate would be able to speak either Arabic or Portuguese in addition to being fully fluent in English so were able to translate in meetings or phone calls with parents. The role will involve supporting students and teachers in class and you will also need to deliver content in small groups. We are looking for applicants who have the ability to relate well to our students, staff and parents and work constructively as part of a team. You will be keen to work with students with special educational needs and disabilities. You will need to be flexible, organised and have a good sense of humour. This post would be ideal for enthusiastic people who have aspirations to be teachers. If you would like to gain experience in working within a secondary school and have the opportunity to do the School Direct course in future, this may be a possibility. Alternatively, applicants who have studied a TEFL course would be very much welcomed. Initially fixed term contract QPCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring safer recruitment procedures are effectively in place Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is a requirement