EAL Learning Support Assistant
2 days ago
Barnet
EAL Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Secondary School - Barnet - September 2026 Start - Full-Time\n\nAre you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?\n\nDo you have the confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills to positively influence student progress, particularly for learners who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL), in a secondary school setting?\n\nTradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet seeking to appoint a dedicated EAL Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, linguistics students, or individuals considering a future career in education, SEN support, pastoral care, or language development.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community, helping students overcome language barriers and develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs an EAL Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, the SEN and EAL teams, and students to support language acquisition, classroom engagement, and academic achievement across Key Stages 3 and 4.\n\nYour responsibilities will include:\n\nSupporting students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) across a range of curriculum subjects\nProviding one-to-one and small group interventions to develop language skills and confidence\nAssisting students with reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities\nHelping learners access the curriculum by adapting resources and clarifying language where required\nWorking collaboratively with teachers to deliver targeted language support strategies\nEncouraging students to become confident, independent learners\nSupporting the integration of newly arrived students into school life\nMonitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching and inclusion staff\nAssisting with pastoral and wellbeing support where appropriate\nContributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\nThe school is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about inclusion and supporting students to succeed.\n\nYou will have:\n\nA degree or relevant experience working with young people\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nAn understanding of, or interest in, language acquisition and EAL support\nThe ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds\nA patient, proactive, and encouraging approach\nExcellent organisational and teamwork skills\nA genuine passion for education and helping young people achieve their potentialPrevious experience in education, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, language support, or EAL interventions is desirable but not essential.\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nJoin a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barnet\nMake a meaningful difference to students' language development and academic success\nGain valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, linguistics, SEN, or pastoral support\nWork alongside experienced teachers, SEN professionals, and EAL specialists\nFull-time, term-time only position starting September 2026\nExcellent opportunities for professional development and career progression\nBe part of a diverse school community that values inclusion, achievement, and student wellbeing\n\nHow to Apply\n\nIf you are passionate about helping young people overcome language barriers and thrive in education, we would love to hear from you.\n\nFor more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at or call (phone number removed) (Option 3)