Early Learning Teacher Assistant

About the role

Inspired Education, a global group of premium private schools, is recruiting an Early Learning Teaching Assistant for its Cambridge College Lima school in Lima, Peru. The assistant works closely with teachers to support classroom activities, student learning and daily routines, helping create a welcoming, well-organised environment that promotes children's social, academic and personal development.

Key responsibilities

• Support teachers in implementing classroom activities across the curriculum and assist with daily lessons.
• Welcome students at the start of the day, help them organise their belongings and materials, and review assignment books and reading records.
• Assist with morning routines such as attendance, uniform checks and classroom organisation.
• Work with small groups and give extra support to children with specific learning or individual needs.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom, reinforce appropriate behaviour and prepare classroom materials for crafts, group activities and learning sessions.
• Accompany students to Drama, Art, PE, Dance and Music classes, supervise snack and lunch periods, and support playground supervision.
• Help with individual needs such as bathroom or nursing situations, and report observations on behaviour and wellbeing to the teacher.
• Reinforce the school's code of conduct, support substitute teachers and keep the classroom clean and organised.
• Attend parent meetings and collaborate with teachers and the wider school community.

Required profile

• A genuine passion for teaching and a strong commitment to children's holistic development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff.
• Responsible, proactive and adaptable approach to daily classroom activities.
• Ability to support students individually and in small groups, recognising different learning and developmental needs.
• Caring, patient and supportive attitude towards children, with initiative, flexibility and openness to change.