HLTA for EAL
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
HLTA for students with English as an Additional Language
Responsible to Inclusion Manager / SENCo
Job purpose: To provide a holistic oversight and raise educational standards and to ensure that the educational and wider needs of students with English as an Additional Language within the school are met within the mainstream.
Location: Wimbledon
Job Role
- Being the first point of contact for new arrivals for assessment of their level of English and Maths.
- Teaching a Survival English Group for new arrivals when needed.
- Teaching basic language skills to individuals and/or small groups of new arrivals to support their learning in mainstream classes.
- To share knowledge about students’ abilities and needs in English and to encourage teaching staff to use this knowledge effectively in planning, teaching and student grouping.
- Providing in-class support across subject areas where required.
- Supporting mainstream teachers across the curriculum in delivering lessons that enhance the cognitive academic language proficiency of advanced EAL students and provide a strong focus on language acquisition where necessary.
- Providing EAL support to mainstream colleagues teaching EAL students to ensure they are engaging with the subject content and making good progress.
- Liaising with the Heads of Department and other senior managers to ensure that the needs of EAL students are being met within the curriculum.
- Being available in the EAL department to provide drop-in support for students needing help with academic work and/or other concerns.
- Deliver training within HHA and across the trust to Teaching Assistants when required. This may require travelling a short distance to other schools in the Trust when required.
- Deliver training with support from Inclusion Manager to individual teachers, departments and whole school when necessary
- Be aware of developments in EAL practice
- Create a directory of resources, activities, organizations and support services which can be drawn upon by staff/parents to support children identified.
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings contributing to the sharing of information and/or planning in relation to specific pupils.
- Undertake a range of administrative duties relevant to the post.
- Participate as required in relevant training.
- Any other duties relevant to the work of the post holder as requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Higher Level Teaching Assistant: EAL
Essential
Qualifications
· Recognised Bachelor’s degree
· Good pass in GCSE Maths and English
Desirable
· Qualification in EAL
· Qualification relating to the role of HLTA
Knowledge and Experience
Essesntial
· Experience in teaching new arrivals with EAL in a primary context
· Experience of planning, resourcing and teaching intervention groups for students with EAL
· Experience of supporting students with EAL in mainstream classrooms
· Knowledge of the barriers that can prevent students from making expected progress
Desirable
· Spoken fluency in a community language
· Knowledge of the various needs that students with EAL experience in mainstream school
· Knowledge and experience of teaching students with EAL combined with other complex needs such as illiteracy, SEN, challenging behaviour or more able
· Experience of supporting teachers in mainstream classrooms
· Experience of delivering parts of a lesson in mainstream classrooms
· Experience in providing training to colleagues
Personal
Essential
· Ability to work with and manage students requiring support with EAL who may also have additional needs
· High cultural intellect with an understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences
· Enjoy working and communicate well with students
· Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
· Hardworking, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated.
· Team player and excellent Interpersonal skills.
· Ability communicate with parents in a community language
· Good IT skills.
· Good verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with teachers, carers and parents.
· Able to take the initiative.
· Confidentiality and sensitivity.
If you are interested in this role - get in touch today! Call 0208 605 2631 or email sarah.gardner@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice
Similar jobs
Salary
£89 - 100 per day
Location free text
Chelmsford
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Primary SEN Support
Location
Chelmsford
Description
Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Alternative Provision (Primary) Chelmsford, Essex | Own transport essentialStart Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of ch
Reference
APChel
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Business DevelopmentAuthor
Business DevelopmentSalary
£26,248 - 29,269 per year
Location free text
Chelmsford
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
£20 - £29 per hour
Sector
SEND Support
Location
Chelmsford
Description
Residential Childcare Officer Hours: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:15pm Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm Location: Chelmsford Reporting to: Head of Residential / Senior Re
Reference
Residential
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Business DevelopmentAuthor
Business DevelopmentSalary
£13.75 - 16.15 per hour
Location free text
Bury St Edmunds
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £20,000
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEND Support
Location
Suffolk
Description
Teaching Personnel are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work at a PMLD school based near Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will be working with students who h
Reference
HPSENPMLDBSE
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Salary
£88.38 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Swansea
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Swansea
Description
✨ Welsh-Medium Teaching Assistant Wanted – Swansea ✨Location: SwanseaPosition: Welsh-Medium Primary Teaching AssistantStart Date: September 2025Do you love working with children? ❤️ Fluent in Welsh
Reference
606
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Swansea PrimaryAuthor
Swansea PrimarySalary
£166.32 - 166.32 per day
Location free text
Swansea
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
£20 - £29 per hour
Sector
Teacher
Location
Swansea
Description
Welsh-Medium Primary School Teacher Wanted – Swansea Location: SwanseaPosition: Welsh-Medium Primary School TeacherStart Date: September 2025Salary: £166.32+ per dayAre you a passionate educator flue
Reference
606AG
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Swansea PrimaryAuthor
Swansea PrimarySalary
£140 - 210 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£500 - £749 per week
Sector
Teacher
Location
Sheffield
Description
Subject Specialist Teachers Location: Sheffield Start Date: September 2025 Employer: Teaching Personnel Contract: Full-time and Part-time roles available (Temporary & Long-Term placements) Salary: £1
Reference
JH1723
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£120 - 160 per day
Location free text
Barnsley
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Primary
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
KS2 Teacher – Primary School | Barnsley | September 2025 or Immediate Start Are you an enthusiastic and experienced KS2 Teacher looking for a new challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking Barn
Reference
s46545
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£90 - 110 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Less than £500 per week
£500 - £749 per week
Sector
Cover Supervisor
Location
Sheffield
Description
Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools Location: South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster) Employer: Teaching Personnel Contract: Flexible (Full-time/Part-time/Ad-hoc supply) Salary:
Reference
JH172
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£150 - 230 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£500 - £749 per week
Sector
Secondary
Location
Sheffield
Description
Job Title: Primary-Trained Teacher (IR Unit – Secondary School) Location: Sheffield Start Date: September 2025 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)Are you a passion
Reference
JH171
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£90 - 100 per day
Location free text
Congleton
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Cheshire
Description
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a Primary school based in Congleton who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support small groups of students who require additional support with learning.
Reference
230598
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Manchester North SecondaryAuthor
Manchester North SecondaryRelated posts

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Recent statistics highlight gaps in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) training and support for educators. The government wants more SEND pupils in mainstream schools. At the same t

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
In 2024, the National Audit Office (NAO) highlighted the crisis in the SEND system, noting limited progress in making mainstream schools more inclusive. Without further investment and changes, t

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
How to navigate SEND funding for 2025-26 As government funding for special education needs and disabilities (SEND) evolves, schools face critical challenges securing essential resources. Sch

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Unpacking SEND reform: Where are we now and what’s coming next? A rapid rise in pupils diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, social, emotional, and mental health needs (including ADHD), as

Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD05YY
Summary
What do schools need to know this term? Change is constant in the education sector, and this term is no different. From Ofsted and pay reviews, to structural shifts like RISE and curriculum refo
by
Zuzana Vrtalova

Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
The True Worth of Professional Exam Invigilation When schools and colleges across England and Wales prepare for examination periods, the pressure to maintain JCQ compliance while ensuring fair ass
by
Zuzana Vrtalova

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
With the Easter break and end of term coming up, it’s time to get your payroll sorted! Our Payroll team has outlined the key dates you need to ensure you receive your pay on time. Check out the ta
by
Zuzana Vrtalova

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
The landscape of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is transforming. The number of pupils in the UK with special educational needs (SEN) has increased over the last five years. Toda
by
Adam Davies

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
As Spring approaches, it's a critical date for many teachers in the UK who may be contemplating their professional future ahead of the February 28th resignation deadline. While teaching remains on
by
Adam Davies

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
Teaching assistants support teachers and students in the classroom. The role is invaluable and continues to grow in importance as school environments become larger and more diverse. In fact, teach
by
West Yorkshire Primary
Register with us
for a choice of classroom roles
Register today
Recent jobs