Primary Learning Support Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our excellent Primary team. The successful candidate will work as a member of our Learning Support team, mostly in our Early Years section. The role will include 1:1 and small group work with children with specific learning and/or behavioural needs. Given the age of the children, not all will yet have diagnoses and a vital part of the role will be to think up and implement strategies to enable children to access the curriculum and engage with peers in pro-social ways. Your assessment and feedback will be essential in the process of working with outside agencies to obtain diagnoses where appropriate.

A genuine love of working with children and interest in the diverse ways in which children learn are essential. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptive to children’s needs and have excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated through their interactions with children, colleagues and families.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

This is a particularly exciting time to join the International School of Como (ISC). Under the leadership of Executive Principal Philipa Smithson, the school has completed an expansion project set to increase the student body from 400 to approximately 650 in the coming years. This will suit candidates who would like to make the most of the additional career advancement opportunities that come with a growing school.  

In 2011, ISC is in a superb purpose-built campus in Fino Mornasco, 6km south of Lake Como. Our spacious, modern campus is beautifully designed, equipped with state-of-the-art science labs, a well-resourced library, studios for visual arts, drama, three music spaces and a theatre. The impressive astro turf professional 7 a side pitch and smaller pitch will be ready in the coming weeks . The campus also features specially designed early years spaces that support our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum.  

ISC has an enrolment of nearly 400 students from over 45 nationalities and a team of 70+ dedicated faculty and staff. 

For more details, please visit our website at https://www.iscomo.com. ISC is part of the International School of Europe (ISE) group, under the Inspired Education network—a global leader in premium education, offering best practices and professional development opportunities. 

The International School of Como, located in the beautiful Como area, is a vibrant and expanding community committed to empowering students as active, reflective, and responsible life-long learners. Our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile, fostering confidence, creativity, and ensuring our students leave us ready to make a positive impact on the world. Our staff are innovative and student-centred, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for learning and growth. We have an Ed Tech lead and AI specialist to ensure our own innovation continues. In January we lead a teaching and learning symposium for several of our Italy based schools here at ISC.  

ISC is a recognized IB World School, authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16), Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18) and Careers Program (CP, ages 16-18).

WHY WORK WITH US:

• We agree with Hemmingway who referred to Italy when he was at Lake Como as, “the most beautiful country I had ever known.” This really is a stunning part of the world, a short drive from mountains to ski, beaches, fabulous architecture, culture, food. The buzz of Milan is less than an hour away by train.  
• As part of one of the largest and most successful educational groups globally, Inspired offers various development opportunities to excellent staff. 
• ISC has a warm, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere in a brand new modern, well-equipped campus.  
• We prioritize student-centered learning, placing student growth at the core of our work. 
• Our collaborative learning community values the principles of the IB Learner Profile, fostering an environment of trust, empowerment, and respect for teachers. 
• We offer official IB professional development at the start of employment, with ongoing training opportunities. 
• Competitive salary with daily cooked lunches provided free of charge. 
• There are social events organised by our sunshine committee and plenty of friendly staff to socialise with.  
• Nationally competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Free lunches at school. 

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.