(EAL) Teaching Assistant
Location: Lambeth, South London
Start Date: September 2026
Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Lambeth, South London who require an enthusiastic Portuguese speaking Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be a fluent Portuguese speaker with prior secondary school Teaching Assistant experience, or a graduate looking to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in the future.
The role of the EAL Teaching Assistant is to support students with moderate learning difficulties and encourage learning across a variety of subjects and year groups. You should be able to demonstrate successful experience in supporting students with EAL.
The School - Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2026 - Lambeth, South London
This large mixed secondary school in Lambeth is a good school with outstanding features and is a fantastic place to work and learn. The school is committed to developing staff who are passionate about their subjects and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. Their aim is to make all employees feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. It values all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and they truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
The Role - Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2026 - Lambeth, South London
The school require an enthusiastic Portuguese speaking Teaching Assistant to join a busy and fun environment where every day offers something different. Candidates with previous EAL or SEN experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will:
Be a fluent Portuguese speaker
Supervise and provide particular support for students identified with EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with students' learning
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals
Assist with the planning of learning activitiesThe Offer - Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2026 - Lambeth, South London
In return, the school can offer the successful Portuguese Teaching Assistant the following:
A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
A friendly and diverse student and staff community
Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services
Portuguese Teaching Assistant (EAL) - September 2026 - Lambeth, South London
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
Salary description
£19500.00 - £24000.00 per year