Junior School Teacher Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY:

Cambridge College Peru is proud to be part of Inspired Education Group. Inspired schools are designed to inspire and nurture students to reach their full potential in a dynamic, progressive, and academically rigorous environment. As an Inspired school, Cambridge College Peru offers a world-class international education that blends academic excellence with a strong focus on personal development, creativity, and global citizenship. We are also proud members of the Latin American Heads’ Conference (LAHC) and the British Schools of Peru (BSP), ensuring our students benefit from strong regional and international educational connections. Cambridge College Peru is one of the leading co-educational schools in the country, serving over 1,200 students aged 2 to 18. Our learning community is diverse, vibrant, and committed to developing well-rounded, confident, and socially responsible young people.

We are seeking a caring, proactive, and dedicated Junior School Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive Junior School team. The successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers to enhance students’ learning experiences and ensure a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for all children.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the classroom teacher in planning and delivering high-quality lessons and learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students, reinforcing learning objectives and offering additional guidance where needed.
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Help prepare, organise, and maintain classroom materials, resources, and learning spaces.
• Supervise students during transitions, break times, lunch, and other non-classroom settings to ensure their wellbeing and safety.
• Support students with special educational needs or additional learning needs as directed by the classroom teacher or learning support team.
• Assist with classroom management, encouraging positive behaviour and helping maintain routines.
• Participate in school events, assemblies, field trips, and activities as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, coordinators, and support staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and alignment with the school’s safeguarding and child protection standards.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A diploma or degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field (or in progress).
• Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting, ideally at the primary or Junior School level.
• A warm, patient, and nurturing approach to working with young learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and school staff.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to support classroom routines and procedures.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to contributing positively to the school community.
• High level of English proficiency (advanced).
• Understanding of child development and basic learning support strategies is an advantage.
• Experience in international or bilingual schools is preferred but not essential.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.