New Hall School is seeking a compassionate and motivated EAL Assistant (Boarding) to support English language learners aged 5–19.

Description

New Hall School is seeking a compassionate and motivated EAL Assistant (Boarding) to support English language learners aged 5–19. This residential role offers the chance to make a real difference to international students, helping them develop confidence, fluency, and independence both academically and socially. You will work closely with the New Hall English Language Academy and boarding teams, providing tailored support through in-class assistance, small group and one-to-one sessions, and co-curricular activities.

The role also involves contributing to EAL residential courses outside term time and supporting students on trips and cultural outings. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or those with relevant experience in education or EAL, with training provided. Living on-site allows you to be fully involved in the vibrant boarding community, promoting an immersive English-speaking environment.

Key responsibilities:

• to support students in developing English proficiency to better access and succeed in their curricular subjects
• to deliver one-to-one and small group EAL sessions
• to provide support across subjects and adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• to monitor student progress and communicate observations to staff
• to encourage students' willingness to develop their English language proficiency outside of the school day in various activities (e.g. reading circles)
• to supervise boarders on trips, excursions, and cultural events
• to contribute to EAL residential courses outside term time

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to support and to contribute to the Catholic ethos of the School, as outlined in the Mission & Ethos Statement and Aims of the School
• to hold at least a diploma level qualification in TEFL/TESOL or equivalent
• to be educated to degree level with a minimum of a 2:1 (or above) in English, Business, Psychology, or related discipline
• to have previous experience of working in a School
• to have excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• to demonstrate patience, cultural sensitivity, and empathy when working with young people
• to have a clear understanding of safeguarding and the welfare of children
• to demonstrate a positive, engaging and proactive attitude
• to show commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of TESOL
• to have experience supporting young people and/or delivering EAL sessions
• to have knowledge of the UK National Curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including GCSE and A Level programmes
• to be able to communicate in more than one language or demonstrate fluency in a second language
• to have familiarity with Cambridge, iGCSE, and IELTS
• to have experience of working in a boarding school environment
• to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and social challenges faced by students with English as an additional language

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 6 March 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.