Teaching Assistant, Early Years / Year 1

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Teaching Assistant, Early Years / Year 1 Location: Milan, IT Date: 11 Feb 2025 Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst. In over 24 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 12,000 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: We are seeking to appoint an experienced, creative and dynamic Teaching Assistant who is qualified and experienced in working with children for our Caviglia Campus to join us at the start of next academic year. Our Teaching assistants play an important role in the daily life of our busy Early Years department, and as such, need to be dynamic, dedicated and have a genuine enjoyment in supporting our children as they learn and play. Candidates with experience supporting learners with a range of learning needs, including EAL, will be preferred. As interviews will be held on a rolling basis, we encourage applicants to apply early as the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date for applications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching assistants work alongside the class teacher to support the learning of the children. This may involve taking a small group aside for nurture or challenge activities linked to the learning objectives, or it could be one to one guidance of a particular child. On other occasions it may involve supervision and support of specialist classes, playtimes, or lunch duties. You will also help the class teacher with the preparation of resources, documenting students’ learning and maintaining a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. The role is varied and this list is by no means exhaustive. Indeed, the most important quality in our teaching assistants, alongside their dedication to supporting children to learn, is a willingness to help out where and when needed so as to maintain a great level of provision for our early learners. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Recent experience in the education of children ages 2- 6 An interest in pursuing - or have already begun - a path towards teacher qualification While not essential, the ability to speak another language such as Italian is desirable A kind and creative approach to supporting learning Flexibility and a willingness to take on roles and adapt to the given context or needs of the moment A positive and professional approach to working in a school environment How to apply To apply please include the following: • Supporting Statement (within the box provided) which clearly outlines why you are interested in the role and in the school; • CV with photo (as an attached supporting document); • Contact details of three referees (within the box provided), one of which must be the Head/Director from current/most recent appointment. We will begin interviewing strong applicants as soon as possible and reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. 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 J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-milano, IT

Posted Date: 2/25/2025