Learning Support Assistant

British Nursery of Wilanow; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical package

Health club membership

CPD and INSET

Job summary

British Primary School of Wilanow (BSW) in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking an inspiring Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking, dynamic team.

The role involves supporting teaching staff, fostering an inclusive, high-progress learning environment, and contributing to the school’s ethos and outdoor learning program. English proficiency and a friendly, flexible approach are essential as BSW supports pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a teaching assistant role.
• Teaching qualifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Dedicated to educational excellence, creative, energetic, flexible and respectful of students, staff, parents and the wider community.

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

English proficiency

Flexible

Creative

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description Purpose of Role

British Primary School of Wilanow (BSW) in Warsaw, Poland is seeking to appoint an inspiring Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking, dynamic team in Warsaw's fastest growing international school. Our teaching staff have formed a strong team, demonstrating flexibility, creativity and flair; we need new members who are every bit as willing to play a full part in helping to develop the ethos, character and structures of an ambitious, values-based school. We have a clear philosophy of education centred on our Walk of the Lion which values Respect, Courage, Cooperation, Consideration and Nobility. Our teachers are hard-working and passionate about education. They set high expectations with regards to the progress of all pupils and are effective and supportive members of the whole school team. At BSW, teachers endeavour to place the school values at the heart of everything they do. BSW has a rich programme of outdoor learning, including Forest School and sports and our teachers play a full part in the cultural, educational and extra-curricular life of the school.

About the School

The school is located in the upscale Warsaw suburb of Wilanow, where old meets new and city meets country. The historical Royal Wilanow overlooks new, stylish cafes and shops as well as leafy green fields and woods. BSW opened in Autumn 2014, in a purpose-built accommodation on a charming greenfield site, with a handful of Nursery-age children. Numbers for 24/25 have grown to 400. We are strongly committed to the highest standards of education. BSW successfully completed COBIS Patron's Accreditation in November 2021. BSW joined the International Schools Partnership in 2023.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking applicants with experience of working with children in a teaching assistant role. Teaching qualifications are highly desirable. An excellent command of both written and spoken English is required. The successful candidate will be dedicated to educational excellence, creative, energetic, flexible and genuinely respectful of students, staff, parents and the wider community.

We Offer

• Highly-motivated, engaged and very well-behaved children
• An excellent teaching team
• Well-resourced classrooms
• On-going CPD and INSET to support innovative practice
• An attractive package

The Package Includes

• A highly competitive salary
• Subsidised comprehensive medical package
• Subsidised health club membership

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.