Teaching and Afterschool Care Assistant

Nord Anglia Education, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Global Nord Anglia education network

Job summary

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is seeking a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support secondary students in lessons and after-school supervision. The role is permanent, term-time only, with a salary paid over 12 months, onsite in Dublin.

You will work closely with teachers to help students access the curriculum, stay on task and build confidence. The role suits a patient, organised individual committed to helping young people succeed.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 qualification, or equivalent, in childcare, education or special needs assisting.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Willingness to supervise students after school as core part of the role.
• Patient and reliable approach with genuine interest in supporting young people's learning.
• Experience working with secondary age students.
• Experience in an international school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary students in lessons under the direction of the class teacher.
• Help students access learning materials, stay on task and build confidence.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Prepare and organise learning resources and materials.
• Supervise students during after-school hours as a core part of the role, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Support students with homework and independent study during supervised sessions.
• Build positive, professional relationships with students.
• Communicate any concerns promptly to teaching staff.

Skills

Fluent English

After‑school supervision

Secondary students experience

International school経験

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

School: Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Teaching and Learning Assistant

Secondary School · supporting students in the classroom and beyond the school day.

Dublin, Ireland

Term time role

Onsite

Secondary school

AT A GLANCE

Contract: Permanent, term time only; salary is paid over 12 months

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 6.00pm; Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm

Location: Onsite at Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: To be confirmed

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is part of Nord Anglia Education, a family of schools spanning more than 30 countries. As part of the Nord Anglia group, students benefit from partnerships with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF and King's College London, alongside a broad, ambitious curriculum delivered in a warm and supportive community.

THE ROLE

You will support secondary students with their learning, working alongside teachers to help students access the curriculum, stay on task and build confidence in their studies. After school supervision is a core part of this role, and you will be a steady, familiar presence for students from the start of the school day through to early evening.

You will get to know the students you support well, working closely with teaching staff to understand their needs and communicate any concerns. The role suits someone patient, organised and genuinely interested in helping young people succeed.

What you'll do

Learning support

After school supervision and pastoral care

• Support secondary students in lessons under the direction of the class teacher
• Help students access learning materials, stay on task and build confidence
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives
• Prepare and organise learning resources and materials
• Supervise students during after school hours as a core part of the role, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Support students with homework and independent study during supervised sessions
• Build positive, professional relationships with students
• Communicate any concerns promptly to teaching staff

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

• QQI Level 5 qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant area such as childcare, education or special needs assisting
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Willingness to supervise students after school as a core part of the role
• A patient, reliable approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people's learning
• Experience working with secondary age students
• Experience in an international school setting

WHAT WE OFFER

• An onsite role within a supportive Secondary school team
• A varied day that combines classroom support with pastoral responsibility
• A salary paid over 12 months, even though the role is term time only
• Membership of the Nord Anglia Education global family of schools, with access to professional development and career opportunities across the group

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND SAFEGUARDING

Nord Anglia Education is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and vetting through Ireland's National Vetting Bureau (Garda vetting), in line with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts.