Learning Support Assistant for English Additional Language (EAL)

About Fairfield High School At Fairfield, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that not only meets the highest academic standards but also promotes creativity, critical thinking, and a love for life-long learning. We believe in nurturing the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of the future. As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

Fairfield High School wish to recruit a creative individual to support and motivate our EAL students. At present many of our EAL students are progressing fantastically and have excellent speaking and listening skills but could benefit from specific interventions on both short and long term basis. We plan to expand our provision in order to make sure the best opportunities are available to this cohort. We offer EAL support to our learners in a made-to-measure way including one-to-one support and small groups both in and out of lessons. We use The Bell Foundation Best Practice and we are part of the Schools of Sanctuary. The ability to offer a variety of bespoke made-to-measure interventions, creative resources and a dynamic approach to this exciting time of expansion is vital. Hours are 37 per week term time only, plus 5 Inset days of 37. Actual salary is £23,459 year to £25,004 (full time equivalent of £27,284 to £29,071 per year at point 7, rising to Point 11). The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, will be culturally curious and will have proven experience of EAL/EFL support/teaching. Areas of focus include working sensitively with new arrivals who may have extraordinary circumstances. You should possess a high degree of initiative, be able to work independently and as part of a faculty team.

Benefits

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & Local Government Pension Scheme for support and Shared Services staff)
• Onsite Canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

If you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using recruitment@excalibur.org.uk and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.