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. The session introduces practical, easy to use strategies for supporting learners using EAL to develop the language skills they need to access the curriculum and fulfil their potential.

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 insight into the specific challenges EAL learners face when learning English and learning through English simultaneously.
  • To learn practical, easy-to-implement strategies to support EAL learners in developing essential language skills.
  • To discover methods to help EAL learners access the curriculum more effectively and achieve their full potential.
  • To enhance your ability to provide tailored support to EAL learners as a teaching assistant.
  • To improve your skills and confidence in assisting EAL learners within your educational setting.

To register please contact eal@northumberland.gov.uk.

If you have any questions that specifically relate to the training topic, please send them to:  eal@northumberland.gov.uk.

Date and time: 14 January 2025 3 - 4:30pm UK time (UTC+1) 

The training is conducted by: Northumberland County Council

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

£25

  • Date

  • Time

  • Type

    Online course, Regional training

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