Modern Foreign Languages Assistant

For all Secondary School Language Leads

Modern Language Assistants – Supporting Language Teaching in Schools: Next MLA Application information

If your school is interested in support for Language Teaching you will find this service invaluable. The provision of the Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) Modern Language Assistants service (October to May) is arranged in liaison with the British Council. This service supports the standard British Council MLA contract (a minimum of 12 hours a week) however it also facilitates a local sharing arrangement for schools wanting an assistant for less than 12 hours a week (see attached information)

If you are interested in having a MLA support the language teaching in your school, please see attached letter, SLA and request form.

Please contact des.georgiou@barnet.gov.uk for further details or questions

Last date for submission is Thursday 3rd April 2025.  

Any minimal extension to this deadline must be prearranged and authorised by Des Georgiou.

Peter Nathan

Director of Education