Connex - London
Primary – EAL Teaching Assistant (Bengali Speaker)
Location: Tower Hamlets
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Start: ASAP | Trial days available this week
If you speak Bengali or Sylheti and want a role where you’ll genuinely make an impact every day, this is it.
A large, well-run primary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for an EAL Teaching Assistant to support pupils who are new to English. You’ll be working with children who need that extra support to settle, communicate and succeed.
What you’ll be doing:
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Supporting Bengali-speaking pupils with early English development
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Running small group interventions (phonics, reading, speaking)
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Helping new arrivals settle into school quickly
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Working closely with teachers and SENCO
What matters most:
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Bengali or Sylheti language skills
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Confidence working with children
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Patience, energy and a proactive attitude
Why this role stands out:
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Immediate trial days – no long waiting process
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Consistent, long-term work (not day-to-day supply)
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Strong leadership and support in place
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Opportunity to progress into teacher training
If you’re looking for something meaningful and long-term, apply now. Interviews/trials happening immediately.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.