Job Description

EAL Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Secondary School - Brent - September 2026 Start - Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential?

Do you have the confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills to positively influence student progress, particularly for learners who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL), in a secondary school setting?

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brent seeking to appoint a dedicated EAL Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, linguistics students, or individuals considering a future career in education, SEN support, or pastoral care.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community, helping students overcome language barriers and develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed academically and socially.

The Role

As an EAL Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will work closely with teaching staff, the SEN/EAL department, and students to support language development, classroom engagement, and academic progress across the school.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) in lessons across the curriculum
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to help students access learning
• Assisting with the development of students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
• Helping to adapt classroom materials to make learning more accessible
• Working with teachers to implement targeted language support strategies
• Encouraging student confidence and independence in the classroom
• Supporting students' integration into school life and the wider school community
• Monitoring and recording student progress and feedback
• Supporting pastoral and inclusion teams where needed
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Who the School is Looking For

The school is keen to hear from enthusiastic and resilient individuals who are passionate about making a difference in young people's education.

You should have:

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of or interest in language development and EAL support
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and encouraging when supporting learners
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting student progress
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for education and inclusion
• Previous experience in education, tutoring, mentoring, or language support is desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Brent
• Make a meaningful difference to students' language development and academic progress
• Gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, linguistics, SEN, or education support
• Work alongside experienced teachers and inclusion staff
• Full-time, term-time only role with a September 2026 start
• Opportunity for long-term progression and professional development
• Be part of a school community that values diversity, inclusion, and student success

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome language barriers to thrive in education, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) (option 3).