Primary Assistant Teacher in Cambridge

The Cambridge International School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Primary Assistant Teacher to support learning and pastoral provision in Year 2 or Year 3. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning, provide targeted support to individual students and small groups, and help create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment. This role is ideal for a committed professional passionate about supporting young learners and contributing positively to the Primary School's life.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the partner class teacher to support planning, teaching, and learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
• Support classroom management and help maintain a calm, organised learning environment.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources.
• Support students with additional learning, behavioural, or emotional needs under teacher guidance.
• Help ensure the classroom is safe, welcoming, and inclusive.
• Maintain records and documentation as required.
• Provide classroom cover when appropriate and authorised.
• Complete regular playground and canteen duties to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and relevant staff regarding student progress or concerns.
• Follow school policies and procedures in all aspects of school life.
• Support school events, trips, and activities when required.
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the school’s reputation and values.

Benefits:

• Excellent international teaching team.
• Maximum class sizes of 20 as a norm and 22 as a maximum.
• Well-resourced and fully equipped classrooms.
• On-going facilitated CPD and INSET opportunities.
• Future career progression in a highly successful and growing school.
• MultiSport Card.
• Tasty, healthy and highly subsidised lunches in our school canteen.
• 5 paid sick days per year along with 40 days of holiday.
• 3rd pillar pension fund contribution.

Information about the selection process:

In order to apply, please send a CV and a cover letter in ENGLISH explaining how you meet the requirements of the role. All applications will be considered carefully and objectively against pre-determined criteria. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Requirements for the employee:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, childcare, or a related field is desirable.
• Training in child development, learning support, or special educational needs is desirable.
• English - Advanced (C1) and Slovak - Proficiency (C2).
• MS Office 365 - Advanced.
• Experience working with primary-aged children, preferably in Year 2 or Year 3.
• Experience supporting learning in a classroom or educational setting.
• Experience working with small groups or individual learners.
• Experience in an international or bilingual environment is desirable.

Personality requirements and skills:

• A positive, patient, and flexible approach to working.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to build warm, respectful relationships with children.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support school-wide initiatives.
• Commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal development.
• Basic proficiency with educational technology and digital tools.

Brief description of the company:

CIS is constituted by a full Primary and Secondary School and is the focal campus of the Cambridge family, which currently includes four Cambridge International Kindergartens (Funiversities) across Bratislava. CIS offers an outstanding International education, centred on the Cambridge Pathway and enhanced by the Slovak National Curriculum, but with a focus always on international best practice. The School itself is located in the charming and scenic Staré Mesto District, in a friendly and quiet residential area of Bratislava, near the beautiful Horsky Park.