EAL Learning Support Assistant

St George’s British International School is seeking an EAL Junior School Teacher to support the learning and progress of pupils with English as an Additional Language. The successful candidate will report to the Head of EAL & Head of Junior School. The position is available on a full-time basis from September 2026.

School Accolades

Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025, 2024)

Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year Awards (October 2024)

Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2025 Examination Session)

British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027)

COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023)

Newcastle United Foundation Football School (the Club and Foundation’s first International School partner)

ABRSM Partner Programme School (Second Worldwide International School Partner)

AFEC (Athlete Friendly Education Centre) School (one of just 40 worldwide)

UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Accreditation (one of only 4 centres outside of the UK)

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Take lead responsibility for the planning, preparation, and delivery of high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

Proactively liaise with colleagues and senior leadership to ensure curriculum continuity and shared best practice.

Establish and maintain professional, transparent relationships with parents and guardians regarding student progress and well-being.

Demonstrate professional flexibility and willingness to provide internal cover for colleagues across all Junior School year groups, ensuring continuity of learning should it be required.

Support the admission and integration of children and families identified as EAL into the school community

Pastoral

Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each student’s wellbeing and welfare, and foster the personal and social developments of each student in their care

Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community

Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the school’s pastoral policies

Be familiar with all the school’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times

Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupils

Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Professional

Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment

Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner

Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events after school during term time as the Head of School/Principal may, from time to time, require

Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school

Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work

Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan

Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this

Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of Junior School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

• An ambassador of St George’s at all times
• A role model in relation to the school’s core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence
• Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice
• Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community
• Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment
• Proactive in all aspects of school life
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• A collaborative practitioner who can work independently and effectively guide colleagues on EAL best practice to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
• Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum, with a commitment to bespoke lesson design.
• Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
• Reliable and respectful
• Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school’s induction and professional review processes
• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s
• A talented communicator
• A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes

Formal Qualifications / Experience

• A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)
• A certified teaching qualification (i.e. Qualified Teacher Status)
• A distinguished record of teaching
• A strong record of professional development
• Proven experience in formal lesson planning, assessment for learning, and data tracking
• A track record of effective parental engagement and reporting

How to Apply

Reference Number 260401

Application Deadline Monday 4 May 2026, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date September 2026

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract 1-year contract with the potential for a permanent position from Year 2

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via  stgeorge.school.it/staff/vacancies. Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement

The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

Additional Application Guidance

The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.

School Policies

Applicants to St George’s should be familiar with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available at stgeorge.school.it/policies. A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

Conditional Offer of Appointment

• Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:
• Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
• A safeguarding check
• Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)
• Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)
• Social media screening
• Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree.

Remuneration

Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

Equal Opportunities

St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.