Teaching Assistant

Location:

Vilamoura, PT

Date: 18 May 2026

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura is a leading international school in the south of Portugal, offering a unique multilingual and multicultural environment. CIV blends the Portuguese National Curriculum with the British International Curriculum (Cambridge Assessment International Education). We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support our faculty in driving academic excellence and fostering global citizenship.

Position Overview

The Teaching Assistant (TA) will work closely with Class Teachers to facilitate a smooth, high-quality learning experience. The successful candidate will support curriculum delivery in a bilingual environment, manage classroom logistics, and provide dedicated attention to students' academic, linguistic, and emotional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the teacher in preparing multilingual learning materials, educational resources, and classroom displays.
Support lesson implementation by keeping students actively engaged, focused, and motivated during activities.
Deliver targeted academic support to individual pupils or small groups across both language curriculum streams.
Supervise students safely during break times, lunch hours, playground intervals, and school excursions.
Promote a positive, inclusive classroom culture that celebrates internationalism and monitors student well-being.
Handle daily classroom administrative tasks, including resource organization and student progress tracking.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Education: Degree in Education, Languages, Psychology, or a related field is highly preferred.
Language: High proficiency in English is mandatory. Strong command of Portuguese is highly advantageous due to the school's bilingual nature.
Experience: Previous experience working with children in an international school or multicultural environment.
Skills: Excellent cross-cultural communication, adaptability, patience, and a collaborative team mindset.
Compliance: Up-to-date clear criminal record check (Registo Criminal) for working with minors is mandatory.

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com