EAL Teaching Assistant (TA3)

Changing Lives in Collaboration Cooperative Trust

EAL Teaching Assistant (TA3, Grade 4, SCP 712)

Start Date: To be confirmed

Salary: £25,584 £27,269 (full time equivalent)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 34.75 hours per week (8:15am3:30pm Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri and 8:15am4:30pm Wednesday)

4 days (28 hours) may be considered

We seek to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and hardworking EAL Teaching Assistant to join the team at Lily Lane Primary School, part of the CLIC Cooperative Trust. You will play a key role in improving outcomes for pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL), supporting them across the curriculum and helping them fully participate in school life.

The role involves supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups and in-class, as well as planning and delivering targeted EAL interventions. You will work closely with teachers and leaders to ensure EAL learners have access to highquality teaching and appropriate scaffolding.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

- Is an effective practitioner with a strong understanding of language acquisition

- Has children at the heart of all they do

- Has a positive, “cando” attitude

- Has high expectations of all learners

- Can work collaboratively as part of a team

- Can use initiative and respond flexibly to need

- Promotes inclusion, cultural diversity and highquality EAL provision

- Can plan, deliver and evaluate smallgroup and 1:1 language interventions

- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and staff

- Communicates clearly and effectively

- Maintains accurate records, assessments and EAL learner profiles

Key aspects of the role include:

- Conducting baseline assessments for newly arrived pupils

- Providing inclass support and withdrawal interventions for EAL learners

- Preparing and adapting teaching resources to support access to the curriculum

- Delivering targeted support in listening, speaking, reading, writing and phonics

- Liaising with teachers, EAL leads and parents/carers

- Supporting pupil behaviour, wellbeing and induction into school routines

- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reviews and reports

- Assisting with displays celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity

- Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection expectations

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and send it to vacancies@lilylane.manchester.sch.uk explaining your suitability for the post with reference to the job description and person specification.

Safeguarding

The CLIC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Equality

The CLIC Trust welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We celebrate diversity and support all staff to thrive.

Application Closing Date: noon, 20th April 2026

Interviews: 28th April 2026, held at Lily Lane Primary School