EAL Teaching Assistant

Patchway Community School

Role: Lead Teaching Assistant EAL

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term time only plus INSETs

Pay Scale: Grade 9 £ 29,540 - £32,061 per annum (£22,318 - £24,222 pro rata)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EAL (English as an Additional Language) Lead Teaching Assistant to support students whose first language is not English.

This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils across a range of abilities to help them develop their English language skills, access the curriculum, and fully participate in school life. You will play a key part in raising achievement and promoting inclusion within our diverse school community.

Key Responsibilities

As an EAL Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with English as an additional language in class and through targeted interventions

• Help pupils develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

• Work closely with teachers to adapt classroom resources and lessons to meet pupils’ needs

• Provide one-to-one and small group support

• Assist with assessing students’ progress and maintaining accurate records

• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement in learning

• Support the pastoral and social integration of EAL students

• Liaise effectively with staff, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people (school experience desirable)

• Has a good standard of education, including English and Maths

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is patient, empathetic and supportive

• Can adapt learning approaches to meet diverse needs

• Is well organised and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Has a genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting all learners

Desirable:

• Experience supporting EAL learners or multilingual students

• Knowledge of strategies for language acquisition

• Ability to speak an additional language

Why Join Us?

At Patchway Community School, you will:

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team

• Work in a diverse and welcoming environment

• Make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and progress

• Benefit from ongoing training and professional development

More information including a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible and Family Friendly policies

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 9:00 am

Date of Interviews: TBC

The Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.