Higher Level Teaching Assistant - EAL

Are you passionate about working with young people and having a big impact on the quality of their education? Are you looking for a dynamic and fulfilling role that is varied and based in an energetic environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity you for!

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity to support our expanding cohort of students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The successful candidate will be dedicated to working with students from a range of diverse cultures whose first language is not English. They will join a large, talented and driven Learning Support team and will have a unique opportunity to design and implement programmes of support for students’ learning of English as an additional language.

At KAA we celebrate and unite the diverse cultures that make our community unique. We have a very high number of students with EAL at KAA, the majority of whom are confidently bilingual, however, a number of these students are new to English or still developing their language proficiency. This role is an exciting opportunity to work closely with these pupils and their teachers to ensure that they can confidently socialise as well as access the curriculum to their full potential and engage in the enrichment opportunities that we offer. This role is a great springboard for any aspiring classroom teachers, learning mentors, or those who are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic environment. 

What KAA offers

Our Learning Support team is an incredibly valued part of our staff body. We know how much our students benefit from the one-to-one support our LSAs provide them, both in and outside of the classroom.  For some students, the relationships they form with their key workers is crucial to their educational and emotional development and in some cases, can make a real difference to the experience they have here at KAA.

This role offers you the chance to work creatively with staff and students to focus specifically on the context you will have, given your working relationship with these students. You will have the opportunity to get involved in many enrichments and wider-school activities, all of which are designed to expand our students' education far wider than what they learn in the classroom.

There is extensive training at KAA for the LSA team. Our specialist resource provision for autism means our staff receive a high level of learning from outside professionals as well as the management team on a weekly basis. Good practice is shared within the large LSA team and you have the opportunity to deliver a social skills session as well be able to deliver pre and post learning on particular lessons or learning material.

What you offer KAA

With a diverse student body, we are looking for someone who has the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their best. You will bring enthusiasm and creativity to the role so that students of all abilities develop a love of learning, despite the challenges they may face. The ideal person will be a positive role model to our young people, exhibiting excellent communication, be an organised professional, and committed to supporting disadvantaged students to achieve their best.

At KAA we have a proud tradition of developing and investing in our staff. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in schools, and previous LSAs have gone on to take up senior roles in the school, and teach in many of our GCSE/A Level subjects.

Working hours: Monday- Thursday (8am-4:30pm) and Friday (8am-4pm).