Job Details: Job Reference : HCC619795 Salary Range : £26,918 - £29,616 pro rata, per annum Work Location : Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke Hours per week : 22.50 (Term-Time Only, 39 Weeks) Contract Type : Temporary until 27 March 2026 Closing Date : 9 February 2025 Interview Date : 4 March 2025 The Role: As a Bilingual Assistant, you will help children and young people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) heritages in Hampshire schools, including those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL), to improve their educational outcomes and wellbeing.
This may include working with children and young people who are refugees/Separated Minors (UASC).
This position requires the successful candidate to be fully proficient in Malayalam, and desirably can also speak at least one of the following languages – Tamil, Telugu or Bengali.
You will use your bilingual skills to support pupils in all school phases from Reception to Year 11.
In groups and on a one-to-one basis, you will support them to access the mainstream curriculum and to realise their aspirations for their futures.
Your support will help them engage in their education, raise their attainment and ensure that the children's cultures and languages are valued in school.
Acting as an interpreter for parental discussions, you will also advise teachers of pupils' first language development and ability.
This will include informing teachers of areas where the children may require additional support, for example if they are experiencing the impact of trauma, racist abuse or bullying.
Travel Requirements You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority) and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
Additional Information: Bilingual Assistant (Malayalam) Job Description and Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements, please note we will take up references prior to interview .
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Alison Dunphy, Business Manager via ****** Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
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