Teaching Assistants - Spanish Speaking (Level A)
Job introduction
The Bilingual Primary School is an innovative, growing school looking for talented individuals with a passion for bilingual education to join our dynamic team.
We are looking for a bilingual Teaching Assistant fluent in English and Spanish to support in class teaching the National Curriculum in English and also offer the unique opportunity for children to hear and learn Spanish from native level or fluent Spanish speakers. Teaching assistants provide support in both the English and Spanish curriculum and therefore it is essential that applicants are fully fluent in both languages.
Grade: Scale 1/2
Paid weeks per year: 45.25 inclusive of holiday entitlement
Start date: September 2020 - subject to safeguarding checks
Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm (Role A)*; 9:00am - 1:00pm (Role B)*
*please indicate on your application which role you are applying for
About the role
We are looking for a bilingual Teaching Assistant fluent in English and Spanish to support in class teaching the National Curriculum in English and also offer the unique opportunity for children to hear and learn Spanish from native level or fluent Spanish speakers. Teaching assistants provide support in both the English and Spanish curriculum and therefore it is essential that applicants are fully fluent in both languages.
We are looking for someone who loves working with children and:
- Is fluent in both Spanish and English (spoken and written);
- Has experience of working with primary age children in a school setting;
- Works exceptionally well with other people and values team work;
- Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed;
- Can adapt quickly to change and enjoys a challenge
The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DB
Closing date: 9am Monday 21st September (applications will be considered on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged).
Interview date: To be confirmed
Electronic applications only will be accepted. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Please email your completed application form to office@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
For further information or a visit to the school please call 01273 916212
Website: https://bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk/
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System.
From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
Company information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.