Summer Camp Pre-Engineering and STEAM Teaching Assistant + Monitor

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School, Cascais is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Pre-Engineering and STEAM Teaching Assistant + Monitor to support the delivery of hands-on engineering and STEAM activities during the Summer Camp programme. The role includes supporting the assembly of the Bufori EViE Kart, facilitating STEAM project work for students aged 9 and above, and providing supervision and wellbeing support across daily and evening activities.

The programme runs over four weeks from 24 June - 25 July 2026, delivered as two two-week camp sessions, and includes both teaching support and residential-style monitoring duties. The successful candidate will work closely with the programme coordinator, teaching staff and camp leadership to ensure a safe, engaging and well-organised camp experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the delivery of engaging pre-engineering and STEAM lessons and hands-on activities.
• Assist with the assembly of the Bufori EViE Kart and delivery of STEAM project kits.
• Help develop and adapt lesson content to meet different student needs and ability levels.
• Work with the programme coordinator to support planning of two-week camp schedules and learning outcomes.
• Support differentiation of activities to cater for varying skill and experience levels.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment encouraging collaboration and critical thinking.
• Support assessment of student progress and provide feedback to support improvement.
• Supervise students (typically 10–15 students aged 9–17) and ensure they are never left unattended.
• Support evening activities, excursions and airport transfers in line with camp schedules.
• Participate in duty rotations, including supervision at breaks, meals, pool sessions and night monitoring when required.
• Maintain responsibility for materials used in activities and help keep all areas clean and organised.
• Support first aid and wellbeing needs and report any injuries, accidents or illnesses promptly.
• Attend all training days, safeguarding sessions and staff meetings.
• Follow school policies, staff handbook guidelines, health and safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree in engineering, computer science or new technologies.
• Strong background in engineering and STEAM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in curriculum delivery (advantageous).
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Advanced or Proficient English level (C1–C2 required).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks.
• Creativity and ability to encourage innovation.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
• Strong time management and ability to meet commitments.
• Positive, adaptable attitude and ability to cope with new and complex situations.
• Commitment to professional behaviour, safeguarding, and child wellbeing.
• Valid permission to work within the EU.

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.