Teaching Assistant Level 3 INA​/EAL

JOB TITLE:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 INA/EAL

SCHOOL:
Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN: 33 hrs per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days

CONTRACT TYPE:
Temporary 1 Year Contract with possibility of a Permanent Position

SALARY:
Grade E pt 11‑17 £ 28,142 – £31,022 pro rata;
Actual Salary at pt 11 £ 21,500

CLOSING DATE: 9:00am Friday 23rd January 2026

INTERVIEW DATE:
To be confirmed

THE ROLE: We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well‑qualified candidate to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction of the lead teaching assistant for INA/EAL and/or senior staff to enable the acquisition of the English language and access to learning for all pupils. You will develop and implement language acquisition programmes to meet the needs of groups of INA/EAL pupils, including a synthetic phonics programme.

ABOUT YOU: Your ability to work effectively within a team environment, understand classroom roles and responsibilities, and build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues. You will demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of INA/EAL pupils.

ABOUT US: Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you.

Safe working practices:
Smithills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applications should be returned to  CVs and late applications will not be accepted.