Overview
Learning Support Assistant TA2 (EAL)
Required for 1st September 2026. Permanent, 27.5 hours per week (worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday). Term time only + 4 teacher education days (TEDs).
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teaching Assistant to support students in developing their English language skills within a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Working closely with class teachers, you will help deliver targeted support, adapt resources to meet individual needs, and encourage confidence and participation across the curriculum. The ideal candidate will be patient, culturally aware, and committed to promoting positive learning experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.
This is a great opportunity to join an experienced and motivated team of LSAs to specifically work and support our EAL (English as an Additional Language) students in mainstream classes.
The salary is paid at TA2, points 5-6, £16,628 to £16,892 per annum (£25,583 -£25,989 full time equivalent). Pay award pending.
Please look at our informative website for further information and an application pack. To apply, please complete the application form and email it to recruitment@cwlc.email
Please do not send a CV.
The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is 10.00am on Friday 19th June 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 26th June 2026.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and begin interviews prior to the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Visas cannot be sponsored at this time.
Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunities in its service to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Data Protection
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff; volunteers and trustees are expected to share this commitment. The school’s recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- medical
- online and social media
- prohibition from teaching
- right to work
- satisfactory references
- suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to us and we take this responsibility very seriously. The personal information you provide will be stored and used in a confidential manner to assist our recruitment process. If you succeed in your application and take up employment with Christopher Whitehead Language College, the information will be used in the administration of your employment. Please see our privacy notice for more information.
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