Would you like to be part of our team, supporting students whose first language is not English? There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at Nailsea School as we encourage everyone to exceed their own expectations and to be the very best they can be. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive and aspirational school, with excellent pastoral care and desire to ensure all students are supported to achieve.
We are offering an exciting new opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to support our EAL students. We are looking for candidates who have:
Experience of working with children ideally those who first language is not English.
An understanding of and know how to adapt activities to suit the needs of the EAL learner.
A good understanding of how to modify and adapt the school day to meet the needs of an individual child.
An ability to be flexible, positive and good humoured; proactively seeking creative ways of meeting children’s needs. Good levels of written English.Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to communicate effectively with external agencies. Knowledge of Dari is beneficial but not essential The successful candidate will be required to:
Provide in class and 1:1 support to a small group of EAL students
Deliver bespoke 1:1 intervention and small group intervention.
Give clear and effective teaching to secure pupil progress whilst assessing the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
Provide assessment feedback to teachers.
Work closely with external agencies.
In collaboration with teachers, prepare and adapt resources to make them accessible to EAL students.
Work flexibly where needed. We can offer you:
The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.This role is fixed term to the 22nd July 2025 pending funding.Working 20 Hours per week, during term time, plus 3 INSET daysGrade 12, (Points 12-19) Salary £27,711 - £31,067Actual starting salary £12,864Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday 7th January 2025Interviews : To be confirmed