French & Spanish Teaching Assistant
27 days ago
Cheltenham
French & Spanish Teaching Assistant Enfield September 2026This dynamic, high-achieving secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is widely celebrated for its exceptional academic standards, inclusive ethos, and remarkable record of supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds to achieve outstanding outcomes. Modern Foreign Languages is a valued and well-resourced faculty across the school, with French and Spanish taught with genuine rigour and cultural enthusiasm across KS3 and KS4. Every French & Spanish Teaching Assistant who joins becomes part of a team deeply committed to inspiring confident, curious, and communicative young linguists.French & Spanish Teaching Assistant - What the School OffersSubject-specific CPD tailored to MFL classroom support, language intervention, and GCSE preparationA well-resourced MFL department with shared planning, digital language tools, and experienced practitioners on handA structured induction with dedicated mentoring from qualified French and Spanish teachers from day oneA diverse, multilingual school community that brings authentic cultural context into every French & Spanish Teaching Assistant's working dayStrong encouragement towards teacher training pathways or extended contracts for high-performing staffFrench & Spanish Teaching Assistant - What the Role InvolvesSupporting MFL teachers across KS3 and KS4 to deliver engaging, communicative French and Spanish lessonsWorking with small groups of pupils to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in both languagesProviding additional language support to pupils who require targeted intervention ahead of GCSE examinationsTracking pupil progress and feeding back regularly to the class teacher and Head of MFLBuilding confident, enthusiastic relationships with pupils to develop their love of language and cultural awarenessFrench & Spanish Teaching Assistant - What the School is Looking ForThe ideal French & Spanish Teaching Assistant will hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in Modern Languages, French, Spanish, or a closely related discipline - a UK-awarded bachelor's degree is essential for this role. Previous child-centred experience in a UK educational setting is highly valued. The school is seeking a fluent, culturally aware, and enthusiastic French & Spanish Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for language teaching.Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates without a UK-awarded bachelor's degree will not be considered.French & Spanish Teaching Assistant - Salary and Contract Info£480 per week, pro rata to term time onlyFull-time, long-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027Term-time onlyPotential for extended contracts or teacher training pathways following a successful placementIf you are a UK-educated Modern Languages graduate with a passion for French and Spanish and a desire to share that passion with the next generation, this French & Spanish Teaching Assistant role in Enfield is a brilliant opportunity to gain meaningful school experience in one of North London's most celebrated secondary schools.Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping support staff secure long-term and permanent roles like this French & Spanish Teaching Assistant position in Enfield. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step.French & Spanish Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | INDSUPTPBN1_UKTJ