Early Years Teaching Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY:

St John's International School is currently looking for 2 teaching assistants for our kindergarten section, one full-time position until the end of the school year and one part-time temporary position to cover a maternity leave (9 hours a week).
 

Founded in 1964, St. John’s International School is a private, non-profit educational institution. We are an IB continuum school committed to excellence in education through inquiry-based, child-centered teaching and learning. We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).

Circa 500 students from 55 countries pursue a challenging academic curriculum that includes an emphasis on development in athletics and the arts, all within the context of the ethos and values that make St. John’s unique.

The highly educated, qualified and dedicated international teaching faculty makes the difference for the students at St. John’s. Among more than 15 nationalities represented, approximately quarter each hail from the UK, the US, Belgium and the rest of the world. More than 50% of the faculty holds advanced degrees.

English is the language of instruction throughout the school. French is taught in all grades from kindergarten at foreign language and native speaker levels. Spanish, German and Dutch are offered as world languages from Grade 8 onwards. A dual language programme in English and French is offered as an option from grades Pre-K through Grade 5. Self-taught mother tongue languages are also offered in Grades 9 to 12.

The school is situated in a pleasant residential part of French-speaking Waterloo, within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities. Waterloo and the surrounding area offer a great way of life whether you are joining solo or with your family. The centre of Brussels is easily reached by car or tram. This world city offers all of the cultural, economic and other attractions of a political capital. 

We offer an excellent package to members of staff, a comprehensive induction programme and a very warm welcome to St. John’s in what we trust will be a long and happy career with us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to, the following :

• providing support to children, reading and writing on an individual, class or small group basis
• giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language
• helping develop programs of learning activities and to adapt appropriate materials
• preparing the classroom for lessons
• motivating and encouraging pupils
• collaborating with colleagues and attending meetings and reviews when needed
• helping with school events, trips and activities

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Relevant experience of working with children aged 12 months to 2 years is essential
• Fluency in English and French

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.