EAL Academic Coach

What skills and experience we're looking for

Provide teaching support for students learning English as an Additional Language and direct activities with either individuals or groups of students to ensure increasing access to curricula and facilitate students’ physical, emotional and cognitive development.

• Support with the collation of data for targeted EAL students.
• To monitor individual student’s needs and provide regular feedback to the teacher. • Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and accurately record pupil achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievement and progress.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
• Undertake administrative duties necessary to co-ordinate and provide EAL support.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Academic Coaching department, including the provision of coaching and training for colleagues in need of EAL support.
• To take responsibility for display and up keep of designated areas.
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents.
• Maintain and safeguard the confidential nature of student/teacher/home issues.
• Contribute to the maintenance of student safety and security, including break and lunchtime duties in the department and taxi duties if required.
• Attend departmental/Trust meetings as appropriate.

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 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

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.