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Thomas Deacon Education Trust • Part-time • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England • £20,500 - £21,861 / year • 1d ago

Teaching Assistant – English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 3, £20,500 - £21,861(FTE £27,254 - £29,064)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Friday 28^th November

Start date: January 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Do you speak the language of learning?

Can you turn words into bridges and help students unlock the power of communication?

Are you passionate about guiding young people to find their voice in English while celebrating their home languages?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy wants to hear from you.

Your role:

As an EAL Teaching Assistant – Linguistic Pathway, you’ll be the vital link between language and learning. Every day, you’ll help students overcome barriers to understanding and thrive in a multilingual environment. You’ll clarify instructions, adapt activities, and create resources that make learning accessible and exciting. You’ll also support translation for meetings, assist with home language GCSE and A-level preparation, and champion inclusion for every student.

To succeed, you must be fluent in English and at least one other language, such as Urdu, Arabic, Slovak, Czech, Polish or Lithuanian, because your linguistic skills will be the key to unlocking opportunities for their students. You’ll bring energy, empathy, and a love of language, along with a strong understanding of how children learn. You’ll have the confidence to explain tasks simply while encouraging independence, and you’ll be organised, adaptable, and ready to work collaboratively with teachers and other assistants. Experience supporting students with EAL needs is essential, and a commitment to safeguarding is non-negotiable.

About them:

At QKA, their values: Respect, Ambition, Responsibility shape everything they do. You’ll join a vibrant, inclusive school where diversity is celebrated and every colleague is empowered to grow. As part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you’ll access exceptional professional development, shared expertise, and a supportive network that invests in your future.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to transform lives through language. You’ll make a real difference every day, helping students find their voice and achieve their ambitions.

Why work for them?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”

At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

According to their 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join them in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145051/EDV-2025-QKA-69349