Language Development Assistant

Language Development Assistant Peripatetic across Flintshire Schools Salary: £24,796 to £25,185 FTE 2026 Pay Award Pending 27.5 hours per week Term Time Only Fixed term until March 2027 The LA is seeking to appoint a committed teaching assistant to work in collaboration with schools, officers and parents to further develop and extend the language skills of pupils within the Foundation Phase. This may include refugees and other pupils for whom English is an additional language. Key responsibilities will include supporting curriculum access, modelling appropriate language patterns and employing effective strategies to improve the language outcomes of both monolingual and bilingual pupils. An empathetic approach to children learning English as an additional language is essential, as is respect for individual pupils’ language, culture and religion. Knowledge of strategies to support language development with either EAL pupils or pupils with specific language needs would be beneficial. As one of the largest employers in Flintshire we offer access to the Local Government Pension Scheme • Generous family friendly and work-life balance schemes • Access to a range of development opportunities • Free employee assistance programme (EAP) • Cycle to Work Scheme Further Information Closing date: 4th September 12pm Interviews: Provisional Date 15th September