LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Selby Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9PL
Phone 0161 864 5700
Email school@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Website www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher (interim): Mrs C Reynolds
L2 TEACHING ASSISTANT – EAL
Band 3, SCP 6 – 11
(FTE: £25,988 – £28,141, Actual salary: £22,353 – £24,205)
36.25 hours per week, Term Time 39 weeks/year (Term Time + 1 week INSET)
Permanent
There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. We are determined that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community. Our EAL (English as an Additional Language) Department offers outstanding care and holds high expectations. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.
We want all of our students to achieve their potential, and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.
The EAL department is dynamic and forward thinking, and eager to see pupils succeed. We wish to appoint an outstanding L2 EAL Teaching Assistant to work with pupils, families and staff to support the successful integration of International New Arrivals (INAs) and those with English as an Additional Language (EAL) into our school community and provide ongoing support throughout their curriculum experience. The successful candidate will ideally have the potential to further develop our successful and highly regarded EAL department.
We are looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You will be well supported by the Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.
Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs . An online search may be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with the School’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Closing Date - Friday 30 October 2026 at 8am
Interview Date – Week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior to this closing date we may bring this date forward.
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