Job Description

Modern Languages Graduate Academic Support Assistant | West London Secondary School | Pre-PGCE Opportunity

Start Date: September 2025

Are you a recent Modern Languages graduate considering a future in teaching? Are you eager to gain hands-on, school-based experience before embarking on a teacher training programme?

A high-performing secondary school in West London is seeking a passionate and motivated Spanish and French graduate to join their team as an Academic Support Assistant. This is a brilliant opportunity to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 within the MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) Department, building valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive school setting.

Working alongside subject teachers, the Head of Languages, and pastoral leaders, you will deliver tailored academic interventions—including 1:1 and small group support—to boost students’ language skills, build confidence in speaking and writing, and help raise attainment across Spanish and French.

This role is ideal for a Modern Languages graduate planning to begin a PGCE or other teacher training pathway in 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic support to students in Spanish and/or French across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver focused 1:1 and small group tuition to strengthen language proficiency and exam preparation

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to identify and address learning needs

• Assist with the preparation of lesson materials and track student progress

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment

Candidate Profile:

• A recent graduate in Spanish and/or French from a top university

• Genuinely passionate about languages and pursuing a career in education

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in explaining language concepts clearly

• Reliable, adaptable, and a proactive team player

• Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is highly desirable

The School Offers:

• A well-resourced MFL Department with experienced and supportive staff

• A welcoming school culture focused on academic excellence and personal growth

• Professional development opportunities and mentoring support

• A fantastic West London location with excellent transport links

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruitment specialists. We work exclusively with high-achieving graduates, supporting them to secure school-based roles that provide the ideal foundation for teacher training.

If you're a Modern Languages Graduate looking to build classroom experience ahead of your teacher training, apply today to become an Academic Support Assistant in a vibrant West London Secondary School.

Modern Languages | Academic Support Assistant