Junior School Teacher Assistant

About the role

Cambridge College Lima, an international school within Inspired Education, is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and proactive Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning. The post holder works closely with class teachers to create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive and child-centred learning
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress
• Help create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised and inclusive classroom
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development
• Assist in observing, recording and sharing student progress with teaching staff
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required
• Supervise pupils during breaks, lunch, school trips and events
• Help prepare learning materials, classroom displays and resources, and contribute to routines and transitions
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour and child protection policies

Required profile

• Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional conduct in schools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Warm, patient and proactive approach with high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement
• Flexibility and collaboration across classroom and school activities
• Ability to support learning in group and one-to-one settings, including behaviour and classroom management
• Experience in an international or diverse school environment (desirable)
• Additional language skills relevant to the school location (advantageous but not essential)

Applicants must complete the Inspired application form and submit it with their CV. Inspired Education carries out safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks before confirming appointments.