Job Description

Salary

Salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC Grade 5 Point range (11-15) Full time equivalent (31,074 - 32,931)
paid pro rata (3,580.66 - 3,794.64) actual salary per annum

Contractual hours

8

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Wallington

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

11/06/2025

Job reference

GST-R1263



We are looking for a Spanish Foreign Language Assistant . This is an exciting opportunity to join Wallington County Grammar School and become an integral member of the Modern Foreign Language team.

Wallington County Grammar School is one of the best schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua Ad Summa, 'Through Difficulties to the Heights'. Coming to school here as a student or professional means that we reach those heights daily by being part of such a successful educational organisation. What makes us great is that we meet life's difficulties together, as a community and a family, using our core values of compassion, courage, commitment and creativity to achieve excellence.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

To provide high quality support in the teaching of Spanish to students, mainly in KS4 and KS5. To prepare students for the speaking component of public examinations: GCSE and A2 To help teachers conduct speaking EOU assessments and potentially some marking of the assessments To support MFL departmental events as appropriate To support language sessions in the target language through conversations and activities To liaise with class teachers regularly regarding the content and the structure of tutorial sessions To support the class teacher with preparation of authentic materials To bring a wealth of ideas and resources such as websites, lesson plans, songs and games To embody with enthusiasm the target language as an enjoyable and inclusive activity To be prepared to use the target language at all times and to adapt it according to the level and ability of the student group To provide regular feedback to class teachers regarding students' progress To offer support in using the foreign language to teaching staff

You will need:

Native Speaker educated at degree level Experience of working in a similar role Experience of working informally or formally with young people Good knowledge of the grammar and structure of the native language Good knowledge of the culture associated with the language Good standard of English Good knowledge of English grammar Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in the native language A high degree of professionalism in their approach to work and tasks set

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Access to Blue Light Card scheme Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation




Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

Sunday 13th July 2025

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We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.