Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Hastings School aims to provide a high-quality education within a culture of care.
Founded in 1971, Hastings School is a school that is growing rapidly with a new 21st Century Sixth Form teaching block opened in September 2019 and a new Primary campus in September 2021.
As part of the Cognita Group, our staff is able to access considerable professional development opportunities and share best practice with colleagues in other schools.
Most teachers who come to Madrid choose to stay as it offers a superb quality of life with wonderful weather, culture, sport, food and people (something for everyone!). You can even find skiing during the winter only one hour north. It is a great base from which to explore Spain and Europe and the cost of living is lower than the UK.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries – in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East – serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist the Classroom Teacher in an effective manner and ensure the pupils in your care achieve their potential. This will involve assisting in the implementation and delivery of the curriculum for pupils, incorporating the EYFS/National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school, providing support to planning work, implementing specific pre-planned activities and maintaining an orderly working environment.
This is a full-time, temporary position available immediately.
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Who we are looking for:
- High English level essential.
- Relevant qualification, preferably international, in education or childcare is desirable.
- Some experience in the UK would be useful but not essential.
- A curiosity towards and natural tolerance of lifestyles and languages different to your own is essential.
How To Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 2nd February 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.