SLCNEAL (English as an Additional Language) Specialist Learning Assistant

Southgate Primary School is delighted to offer a permanent opportunity for a caring skilled and committed practitioner to join our inclusive and forwardthinking this specialised role you will play a vital part in supporting pupils with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) helping them to thrive socially emotionally and academically.

Your opportunity

Working flexibly across the school you will deliver targeted interventions create personalised communication resources and collaborate closely with teachers and specialist staff to ensure every child can access the curriculum and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about enabling meaningful progress for all learners and want to make a real difference every day wed love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing tailored support to pupils with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) delivering targeted individual and smallgroup interventions to develop communication language and social interaction skills.

What were looking for:

• Good general education including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience supporting children with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and/or pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Training in speech and language support (e.g. ELKLAN) or EALspecific training.
• Ability to deliver structured targeted interventions with guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive supportive relationships.
• Calm flexible and professional approach when working across different age groups.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding confidentiality and inclusive practice.
• Knowledge of language development or secondlanguage acquisition.

Desirable:

• Experience using communication systems such as visuals symbols or Makaton.
• Ability to speak an additional language

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly establishedcluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with SouthgatePrimary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge WoodPrimary School Kilnwood Vale Primary School Greenway Junior School SalfordsPrimary School Lime Tree Primary School Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise andexperience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Specialist - 27061

Actual Salary: 23442.08

Hours: Term Time Only (39 Weeks) - Monday to Friday 8.15am-3.45pm Mon Tues Thurs Fri and Wed 8.15am-5.00pm

Closing Date: 22 February 2026