EAL Teaching Assistant

Job Title: EAL Teaching Assistant

Job Location: The De Montfort School (TDMS)

Salary: Minimum TA2 point 5-6 (£26,427-£26,846) pro rata 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time weekdays only plus the school training days

Closing Date: Friday 11 September 2026 @ 9:00am

Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in our EAL (English as an Additional Language) hub at TDMS. Our school has an EAL population of approx. 25% with students coming from a wide range of linguistic backgrounds, including Bulgarian, Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian. We established our EAL department in January 2022 and have a permanent base within the school where we support numerous students daily with their acquisition of English in order to enable them to access the UK curriculum.

The post is term time weekdays only plus the school training days. The school day is 8.30am – 3.30pm and this post would be paid at a minimum of TA2, point 5 (£26,427 per annum, pro-rated), however hours and pay are negotiable dependant on qualifications and experience. 

The role is expected to start on 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

This role reports to the Head of MFL & EAL. 

Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:

 The ability to speak fluent English and Ukrainian and if possible Bulgarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian

 A relevant qualification (TEFL/TESOL/CELTA) and experience of teaching English as a foreign language

 Previous teaching experience, either in the UK or overseas

 Experience of procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding

 Good IT, numeracy and literacy skills

Why join us?

We are proud to offer an attractive range of benefits including:

 Pathways into teaching through the Haybridge SCITT

 Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme

 Attractive annual leave entitlement for our full year employees starting at 25 days + Bank Holidays

 Salary sacrifice cycle scheme

 Access to annual flu jabs

 Employee Assistance Programme

 Comprehensive CPD

 Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at some of our schools 

 Staff long service recognised at our annual awards ceremonies

About Us:

At TDMS we are ambitious and welcoming; we both support and challenge every child to leave our school with strong academic qualifications, a well-developed character and clear values that will carry them through to long term success. Our staff give 100% and in return, we ask our students to also give 100%. This means being ambitious in their thinking, hardworking and resilient. Excellent pastoral support coupled with determination to succeed means that every student will develop into a well-rounded young person and achieve their best. We have been finalists in Worcestershire’s ‘Secondary School of the Year’ Award for the last two years. 

We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment. 

Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

 Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel.

 Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach 

 A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported. 

 A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing. 

Your Application:

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about the post or arrange for a school visit then please contact us.. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.

Further information and an application form are available via the Trust website.