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Foreign Language Assistant (French)

Salary: £20.61 per hour
Working hours: Part time
Closing date 28/09/2026 5:00 pm
Location: Truro

Overview

Are you passionate about French language and culture? Do you enjoy helping young people develop their confidence and communication skills?

Truro and Penwith College is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Foreign Language Assistant to support students studying French. Working closely with our Modern Foreign Languages team, you will help learners improve their spoken French, build confidence in communication, and prepare for examinations and future progression opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a native-level French speaker, or someone educated to degree level in French, to make a real difference to students’ learning experiences through one-to-one and small group speaking sessions.

The successful candidate will have excellent spoken and written French, strong knowledge of French grammar and culture, and the ability to encourage and motivate young people to achieve their potential.

Experience of working with young people or within an educational environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

At Truro and Penwith College, we are committed to providing outstanding education and creating an inclusive environment where every student can succeed. If you are enthusiastic about sharing your language skills and cultural knowledge, we would love to hear from you.

 

How to apply

  • CV’s are not accepted, Application Forms only.
  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
  • Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

We offer a generous package with benefits including up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, LGPS pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

CVs not accepted – application form only.