1:1 Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Britishschool; Idaho; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School of Bucharest is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Teaching Assistant to work full-time in their Secondary Learning Support Department. This role focuses on providing tailored support for a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ensuring their educational needs are met in a collaborative and multicultural environment. Successful applicants will demonstrate a passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs and a commitment to professional development within an international educational setting.

Benefits

Guidance and support from experienced staff

Opportunities for professional development

Vibrant and diverse school community

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs is ideal.
• Ability to work with families and external agencies to support educational progress.
• Outstanding record of attendance, punctuality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a student with functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement individualised programmes for the student.
• Support the student within the mainstream classroom and on a one-to-one basis.

Skills

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Interest in Special Educational Needs

Communication

Education

High level of English language proficiency

Job description

The British School of Bucharest is looking for a full-time Learning Support Teaching Assistant in our – Secondary Learning Support Department to provide 1:1 support for a student with functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder within the Special Educational Needs (SEN) department.

The start date for this role is Thursday, 21st August 2025.

The role involves supporting the student within the mainstream classroom and on a one-to-one basis from 8:00 – 16:00, Monday through Friday.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be able to provide evidence that there are no obstacles to working with children (ie. Criminal History Report).
• Be able to work with families and external agencies in devising strategies and plans to support the educational progress of the child
• Demonstrate an interest in working with students with Special Educational Needs, both in a classroom setting, but also on a 1:1 basis.
• Have a high level of English language proficiency.
• Be willing and able to work collaboratively with colleagues to devise and implement an individualised programme for the student.
• Be sympathetic to working in a multi-cultural and international educational community.
• Have ideally had some previous experience of working in an educational setting and with children with SEN.
• Have an outstanding record of attendance, punctuality and professionalism.
• Have excellent skills in behaviour management.
• Be able to commit to the post for the full academic year and potentially, beyond.

Benefits will include:

• Receiving guidance and support from our qualified and experienced teaching staff and leadership.
• Receiving training, opportunities for professional development and performance management.
• The exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, diverse and friendly British international school.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to references and a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or similar checks from both the country of origin and the previous country of employment.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday, 17th July 2025.

BSB reserves the right to appoint before this deadline, so we strongly encourage early applications.