Teaching & Learning Assistant (Junior School) at City Centre Campus

At St Georgeʼs, Teaching Assistants (TAs) are highly valued and recognised as an integral part of any teaching and learning team. In the Early Years, the social and emotional aspect of their role is particularly strong and they are seen as key care-takers for the children in these years. TAs are ultimately accountable to the Principal but take guidance from Heads of school, class teachers and the Head of Student Support Services as appropriate to the area they are assigned to. Their help in a lesson provides not only the Class teacher, but also the pupils with the support, knowledge and understanding that ensure teaching and learning is of an optimum level; for this reason they will be involved in the planning sessions and, through negotiation with other members of the team, share their strengths and assist learning.

School Accolades

Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025)

Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year Awards (October 2024)

Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2024 Examination Session)

British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027)

COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023)

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Support childrenʼs learning and behavioural needs in all areas of the curriculum
• Lead groups within the class at the direction of the teacher
• Maintain accurate pupil records eg (Seesaw, reading records, library usage etc)
• Provide extra support to children with special needs or those who are EAL learners as directed by the Head of school, Class teacher or Director of student support services
• Contribute to the assessment of pupilsʼ academic progress and social & emotional development
• Assist with the preparation of the learning environment and resources to support learning under the direction of the teacher
• Facilitate parents with questions that they have related to their children

Pastoral

• Show an active interest in the personal circumstances of the children under your care, and Foster their personal and social development
• Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
• Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all the school policies on pastoral care
• Be familiar with all of the schoolʼs policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times
• Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times
• Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
• Contribute to the extra curricular life of the school
• Professional
• Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment
• Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
• Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Head of School/Principal may, from time to time, require
• Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school
• Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work
• Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Strategic Plan
• Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
• Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

• An ambassador of St George’s at all times
• A role model in relation to the school’s core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence
• Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice
• Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community
• Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment
• Proactive in all aspects of school life
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
• Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
• Reliable and respectful
• Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school’s induction and professional review processes
• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s
• A talented communicator
• A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes

Formal Qualifications / Experience

A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)

A certified teaching qualification (i.e. Qualified Teacher Status)

A distinguished record of teaching

A strong record of professional development

How to Apply

Reference Number 250401

Application Deadline Friday 25 April 2025, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date September 2025

Availability (full-time/part-time) Part-time or Full-time

Contract One-year contract

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via stgeorge.school.it/staff/vacancies. Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement

The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address and detail: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

Additional Application Guidance

The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.

School Policies

Applicants to St George’s should be familiar with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available at www stgeorge.school.it/policies. A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

Conditional Offer of Appointment

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:

Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status

A safeguarding check

Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)

Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)

Social media screening

Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree.

Remuneration

Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

Equal Opportunities

St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.