Teaching Assistants: Working with Secondary 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 secondary settings;
  • Classroom support staff in 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 the admin team on admin.emas@coventry.gov.uk or the EMAS teacher team on emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk with the name of the CPD, date, and the name and email address of who will be attending and they will be included on the attendee list.

 

Date and time: 11 November 2026 at 1 - 3pm UK time 

The training is conducted by: Coventry City 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

£45

  • Date

  • Time

  • Type

    Online course, Regional training

  • Location

    Online

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