Teaching Assistants Working with Learners Using EAL (Online Regional Training)

This session aims to familiarise teaching assistants (TAs) with some of the challenges that learners using EAL might face when learning English and
learning through English at the same time.

Who should register for the training

  • Teaching assistants in primary/secondary settings.
  • Classroom support staff in primary/secondary settings.

Why you should register for the training

  • To gain insights into the difficulties learners face when learning English and through English simultaneously.
  • To discover easy-to-use techniques to support EAL learners in developing essential language skills.
  • To help learners using EAL overcome barriers to engage fully with the curriculum.
  • To equip yourself to aid EAL learners in achieving academic success and reaching their potential.

To register please contact Anna Herdman: aherdman@bwcet.com.

If you have any questions that specifically relate to the training topic, please send them to:  aherdman@bwcet.com

Date and time: 9 September 2025 3:20 - 4:15pm UK time (UTC+1) 

The training is conducted by: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Please note: this training is conducted by our Centre of Expertise. Please click here to view all our Centres of Expertise and Individual Licensed Practitioners in the UK and the upcoming training in the regions. 

 

Event details

Price

£43

  • Date

  • Time

  • Type

    Online course, Regional training

  • Location

    North East

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