Learning Assistant (Upper Primary)

Nord Anglia Education; Madrid; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education in Madrid invites applications for an Upper Primary Learning Assistant to support teachers and students in Grades 4-5, fostering high-quality learning experiences in an inclusive classroom. The role focuses on academic and pastoral support, classroom organisation, and collaboration with staff to help every learner reach their potential.

Ideal candidates will enjoy working with children, be patient and committed to a positive, engaging learning atmosphere, with opportunities

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with Upper Primary-aged students (Grades 4-5) and a strong understanding of their academic, social, and emotional development needs.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality learning experiences and help students develop confidence, skills and independence.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students.
• Contribute to classroom organisation and work collaboratively with teachers to ensure every learner reaches their potential.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Upper Primary Learning Assistant to join our vibrant Primary School team. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with teachers and students, supporting high-quality learning experiences and helping students develop the confidence, skills, and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will play an important role in our inclusive learning environment, providing academic and pastoral support to students, contributing to classroom organisation, and working collaboratively with teachers to ensure that every learner can reach their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about education, enjoys working with children, and is committed to fostering a positive, engaging, and supportive learning atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with Upper Primary-aged students (Grades 4-5) and a strong understanding of their academic, social, and emotional development needs.

THE SCHOOL

International College Spain is an international community school that is committed to providing every child with all they need to be successful in the futures.

The school was founded in 1980 by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist, Manouchehr Farhangi, and has grown to become one of the leading international IB Continuum schools in Europe.

One of the first schools in the world to provide all three IB programmes, our staff have a wealth of IB experience and knowledge leading not only to outstanding academic results but also to producing students who make a difference in the world. Our commitment to an IB education is reflected in the wealth of IBEN educators and IB trained staff at our school.

Our students come to us from over 70 different nations and our staff from over 30.

At IC, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our operations, from recruitment and development to leadership opportunities and beyond.

Job Description

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

The school is part of Nord Anglia Education which brings a variety of advantages and enables us to collaborate with other students, teachers and schools within the group, as well as with prestigious institutions like Juilliard and MIT.

Our teachers have access to the most comprehensive Professional Development opportunities available to international teachers through Nord Anglia University, our EmpowerUsFramework and our tailor made Masters Degree at King´s University, London.

MADRID

Madrid is a stunning and beautiful capital city, in the heart of Spain. Frequently voted one of the best places to live in Europe, it is a city renowned for its culture, history and architecture. The city has a vibrant nightlife filled with traditional and modern bars and restaurants from around the world. Just outside Madrid are the beautiful Guadarrama mountain range and many historical places of interest such as Segovia, Toledo and El Escorial. Madrid is regarded as one of the most tolerant and welcoming cities in the world. Its central location makes Madrid also the perfect place to explore the rest of Spain with its amazing beaches, impressive mountain ranges and historical cities such as Barcelona, Sevilla or Granada.