The Irish Language Assistants programme aims to promote and support the teaching and learning of Irish in schools throughout Northern Ireland.
The Irish Language Assistants programme is open to all schools in Northern Ireland where Irish is taught.
The Modern Language Assistants Application Form 2012-2013 Is now available online.
Every year, we seek to recruit fluent, and preferably native speakers of Irish to work in schools throughout Northern Ireland to help support the teaching and learning of Irish.
Successful applicants are matched to placements offered by schools for one academic year only, after which they may re-apply to the programme for a further year. Hours of work per week depend upon the requests we receive from schools and upon your own availability and mobility.
A year as an Irish Language Assistant is an ideal opportunity to gain teaching experience, enhance your career and develop essential transferable skills, as well as contributing to your own personal development. It may be a particularly good opportunity for students undertaking a gap year or those wishing to work whilst studying.
Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed to determine their suitability for the role as well as their level of oral fluency in the language.
The hourly rate for Language Assistants is set by the Department of Education NI which is paid by the school or the Education and Library Board as the employer. The hourly rate for the 2011-12 school year is £16.90 per hour.
Applications are now invited for the 2012-13 school year. Deadline Friday 30 March 2012.
Important Notes for Applicants 2012-13
Application Form 2012-13
Reference Template 2012-13
For further information on the programme, phone +44 (0) 28 9024 8220, or email us.
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