EAL Coordinator - Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Alvaston Moor Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0AN

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £35,412 - £39,152 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENTS 

• Promote and develop independent learning, self-regulation, and resilience, enabling students to take ownership of their learning, particularly for students acquiring English as an additional language.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate targeted interventions and language-rich support programmes for individuals and groups.

• Take a lead role in supporting students with complex needs, including physical, emotional, behavioural, and medical requirements, communicationand integration needs, including new arrivals to the UK education system.

• Provide personal care, hygiene, and medical support in line with care plans and statutory guidance.

• Monitor, assess, and record student progress, using data to inform next steps and adapt provision using reading age, language proficiency and classroom evidence to inform next steps.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that promotes equality, diversity, and student well-being.

• Build and sustain positive, professional relationships with students, as a key adult and advocate, particularly for vulnerable and newly arrived pupils.

• Lead support during assessments (internal and external), ensuring access arrangements are implemented effectively.

• Coordinate and support students during educational visits, residentials, off-site provision, and transition programmes including Welcome Group / induction provision for EAL learners.

• Develop a specialist understanding of individual student needs, including EHCPs and personalised learning plans.

• Act as a key point of contact for parents/carers (especially EAL students), contributing to and supporting with reviews, meetings, and communicationregardingstudent progress.

• Support and lead transition planning for targeted students across key stages or settings, with a focus on continuity of language support.

SUPPORT THE TEACHER 

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to plan, prepare, and adapt learning activities to meet diverse learner needs.

• Take responsibility for delivering pre-planned lessons or learning activities in the absence of the teacher whereappropriate.

• Support the delivery of lessons and learning activities, modelling effective strategies for EAL inclusion where appropriate.

• Lead the implementation of intervention strategies and evaluate their impact on student outcomes.

• Develop, adapt, and deploy high-quality, differentiated resources, including those for specialist needs (e.g. visual impairment, SEND).

• Contribute to assessment, tracking, and reporting systems, including analysing progress data for targeted students.

• Provide detailed feedback to teachers on student progress, barriers to learning, and behaviour.

• Support and advise colleagues on effective strategies for inclusion and SEND provision.

• Take an active role in behaviour management, applying school policies consistently and proactively.

• Contribute to planning meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions.

SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY 

• Contribute to the strategic development of inclusive practice improvement of EAL provision across the academy under the guidance of the Assistant Principal (EAL Lead).

• Lead or support the development of safe and effective learning environments, including specialist areas and resources.

• Take responsibility for the management, organisation, and safeguarding of equipment, including high-value or specialist resources.

• Maintainhigh standardsof confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Act as a mentor or role model for less experienced Teaching Assistants, supporting with best practive in EAL and inclusion.

• Contribute to academy policies, procedures, and improvement plans, particularly relating to SEND and inclusion.

• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, training, and professional development activities, sharing effective EAL practice where appropriate.

• Represent the academy at Open Evenings, transition events, and community engagement activities, particularly supporting specialist provision (e.g. visually impaired students).

• Support the safeguarding, health, and well-being of all students, including supervision duties.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM 

• Plan and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, ensuring improved access across the curriculum.

• Lead and coordinate intervention programmes and enrichment activities, both within and beyond the school day.

• Support and promote the effective use of ICT and assistive technologies to enhance learning.

• Design and deliver small group or 1:1 sessions, evaluating their effectiveness and adapting approaches as needed.

• Work collaboratively with subject leaders and senior staff to support inclusive curriculum delivery and differentiation for EAL learners.

• Liaise with and contribute to meetings with external professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Inclusive Education Services).

• Support the development of inclusive curriculum practices, ensuringaccessibility for all learners.

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alvaston Moor Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 864 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alvaston Moor Academy website
• Email address: hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alvaston-moor-academy

Alvaston Moor Academy

Alvaston Moor Academy has 850 students on roll and places a strong emphasis on the importance of hard work and academic achievement. Our Academy vision is at the heart of everything we do, ‘Ambition, Manners and Achievement’. We also recognise the importance of positive relationships, equality and respect. Situated in the heart of the City of Derby, it serves a diverse local community and serves families from many different backgrounds. The curriculum offered is broad and specifically designed to engage and challenge its students.

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