EAL Learning Support Assistant – Primary Schools | Southwark
Do you have a knack for languages, a love of learning, and a big heart for helping children feel at home in the classroom?
We’re working with inclusive, welcoming primary schools across Lewisham looking for EAL Learning Support Assistants to support pupils whose first language isn’t English. You’ll help them find their voice, boost their confidence, and thrive in class—whether it’s their first week in the UK or they’re just building up their language skills.
What the role involves:
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Supporting pupils with English as an additional language (1:1 or in small groups)
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Helping with reading, writing, and speaking activities
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Creating a calm, encouraging learning space
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Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and families
We’d love to hear from you if:
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You’ve worked with children or young people before (school, tutoring, mentoring or similar)
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You’re patient, warm, and culturally aware
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You’ve got strong spoken and written English
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You’re ready to support pupils at different stages of language development
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(Languages other than English are a bonus—but not essential!)
DBS Reminder:
You’ll need an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service. Don’t have one yet? No problem—we’ll walk you through it and help you apply.
Why work with Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella deductions
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FREE online training through our CPD Academy
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Personal support from your own friendly consultant
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Local placements in Lewisham and surrounding boroughs
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Long-term, short-term and flexible roles available
This role is ideal if you’re considering a career in teaching, speech therapy, or SEN—and want to gain real, rewarding experience first.
Apply today or get in touch to chat through your options.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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