Language Teaching Assistant

At Safa Community School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.

The successful applicant will demonstrate high levels of motivation and have the ability to engage, support, lead and inspire children to raise standards along with delivering effective outcomes for all children.

General Professional Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging, play-based, and interactive German lessons under the guidance of the German teacher.
• Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce language learning, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German.
• Prepare classroom resources, visual aids, and cultural materials to make lessons exciting and accessible for Primary learners.
• Encourage students to participate actively, use German in class, and develop their confidence through songs, games, and role-play.
• Support the organisation of language and cultural events such as World Languages Day or displays celebrating German-speaking countries.
• Foster positive relationships with students and help build their independence, self-esteem, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the German teacher and MFL department as needed.