Primary Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover) SGB

International Schools Partnership Limited; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

International Schools Partnership Limited seeks a Primary Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils. You will promote academic, social, and emotional development in a safe, inclusive classroom, helping each child reach their full potential.

You will work with individuals or small groups, assist in preparing materials, and support SEN learners as needed while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professionalism.

Formación

• Experience in educational settings with primary-age children.
• Understanding of child development and primary education.
• Good English literacy and numeracy.
• Safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Support the class teacher in planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning and provide targeted support.
• Assist in creating a positive, stimulating, and well-organised classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Help assess and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs or SEN, adapting tasks where necessary.
• Supervise pupils during classroom activities, break times, and school outings when required.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and inclusive school environment.
• Participate in school meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Educación

Education or childcare qualification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Primary Teaching Assistant plays a key role in supporting the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences for pupils. The role involves working closely with children to promote their academic, social, and emotional development within a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. The Teaching Assistant helps ensure that every child is supported to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in the planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning and provide targeted support.
• Assist in creating a positive, stimulating, and well-organised classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Help assess and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs or special educational needs (SEN), adapting tasks where necessary.
• Supervise pupils during classroom activities, break times, and school outings when required.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and inclusive school environment.
• Participate in school meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in an educational setting (primary age preferred).
• A good understanding of child development and primary education practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications in education or childcare
• A good level of English literacy and numeracy.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.