EAL Learning Support Assistant

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 environmentWho 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 essentialWhy 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 successHow 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 or call (phone number removed) (option 3)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed