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French Teaching Assistant, RIBBONS AND REEVES
French Teaching Assistant – Haringey September 2026
About the School
This dynamic, high-achieving secondary school with sixth form in the London Borough of Haringey is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and celebrated for:
- Exceptional academic standards
- Inclusive ethos
- Supporting pupils from diverse backgrounds to achieve outstanding outcomes
French is a valued, well-taught subject across the school. The curriculum develops genuine communicative confidence, cultural awareness, and linguistic precision from KS3 through to A-Level.
What The School Offers
- Subject-specific CPD in MFL classroom support, language intervention, and GCSE preparation
- Well-resourced MFL department with:
- Experienced practitioners
- Shared planning
- Digital language tools
- Structured induction with:
- Dedicated mentoring
- Support from qualified French teachers from day one
- A diverse, multilingual school community providing:
- Authentic cultural context
- Strong encouragement towards:
- Teacher training pathways
- Extended contracts for high-performing staff
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Role Responsibilities
The French Teaching Assistant will:
- Support French teachers across KS3 and KS4 to deliver engaging, communicative lessons
- Work with small groups to develop:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing skills in French
- Provide additional language support to pupils preparing for GCSE French examinations
- Track pupil progress and regularly share feedback with:
- Class teachers
- Head of MFL
- Build confident, enthusiastic relationships with pupils to foster:
- Their love of the French language
- Cultural engagement
Requirements
Ideal candidates will:
- Hold a 2:1 or 1st Class degree from a top 30 UK university in:
- French
- Modern Languages
- A closely related discipline
- UK-awarded bachelor’s degree is essential
- Possess preceding child-centred experience in a UK education setting
- Be a fluent, culturally aware, enthusiastic French Teaching Assistant with:
- Strong communication skills
- Genuine passion for language teaching
- Legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship unavailable)
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Salary and Contract Info
- £480 per week, pro rata to term time only
- Full-time, long-term contract from:
- September 2026
- July 2027
- Term-time only
- Potential for:
- Extended contracts
- Teacher training pathways following a successful placement
Why Apply?
If you’re a French graduate with a passion for language and a desire to inspire future linguists, this role offers:
- Meaningful school experience in one of North London’s most celebrated schools.
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