Language Assistant (1 x French and 1 x Spanish)

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are able to speak both French and Spanish fluently the two roles could be combined. We can be flexible about which day/s the language assistant/s will work.

• Experience of supporting young people with academic progress.
• Some knowledge and experience of the AQA A-Level / GCSE speaking exams is desirable.
• Fluent in French / Spanish and / or qualified to degree level in relevant language.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of expertise in assessment for learning, differentiation and meeting the needs of every student.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational, personal time management and planning skills.
• Personal integrity, honesty and sound judgement.
• A shared approach to problem-solving and achieving goals.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• IT competent, particularly in Microsoft Office Software. Experience of Teams is desirable but not essential.
• Qualified Teacher Status desirable but not essential.
• A sound understanding of the principles of confidentiality, safeguarding and child protection.

• At Sutton Girls, we provide high quality teaching and learning, strong pastoral support, and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities within a caring environment that values character development and wellbeing
• We have fantastic results and continue to reflect on ways we can improve and support students to make further progress. Students are highly motivated, have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn.
• Growth mindset strategies and character development are central to our day-to-day activities whilst maintaining staff and student well-being.
• We offer the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, the BHSF Healthcare Plan and/or sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme.

Further details about the role

Job Purpose:

• To work on a 1-1 or small group basis with A-Level and GCSE students to develop their speaking skills and confidence in French or Spanish and to develop their understanding of the culture of the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct oral practice sessions with small groups or individual students in Y11, 12 and 13.
• Give feedback to Modern Foreign Languages teachers on students’ progress.
• Contribute to the life of the Modern Foreign Languages department by supporting enrichment events.
• Undertake tasks within the department that the Head of Department might reasonably request.

General:

• Promote the agreed vision and aims of the school and set an example of personal integrity and professionalism.
• As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
• This job description will be reviewed and updated periodically in order to ensure that it relates to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the Headteacher/Line Manager in consultation with the post holder. In these circumstances, it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, management reserves the right to make changes to the job description following consultation.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.