Learning Assistant / Learning Assistantess

International School Rheintal - February 22, 2026

About Us

Our award-winning ecologically designed campus is situated in the heart of the Rheintal, in Buchs. As a 'small and mighty' not-for-profit international day school, we offer a supportive environment in a thriving school community of 200 students and over 50 staff members. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a comprehensive international education in English for ages 3-19. In 2020, we were ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and among the top 50 in Europe. We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education.

Are you excited about the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world? Are you friendly, curious, and eager to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment? If so, this role might be the perfect fit for you.

Learning Assistant with Learning Hub Lead Responsibility (Library and Student Knowledge/Research Services)

International School Rheintal is seeking a Learning Assistant to take the lead in managing and developing our learning hub (library/research area) for students ages 3-19, with a specific focus on the primary and middle years. We view our learning hub as a space for knowledge, blending the capabilities of digital technologies and AI with traditional resources such as print materials, journals, and books. In this role, you'll collaborate with teaching staff and students to foster a love for reading, research, and knowledge acquisition across all areas of learning while overseeing the daily management of the library and learning hub.

You'll be part of an international team committed to creating an outstanding learning environment for everyone.

About the Role

  • Your role: Learning Assistant with Learning Hub Lead Responsibility
  • Workload: 46% Full-Time Equivalent
  • Start date: 1 August 2026
  • Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland
  • Closing date for applications: 22 February 2026
  • Preliminary interviews: 3-5 March 2026

This learning assistant role leading the learning hub is dynamic within our IB school, where literacy, research, and knowledge are essential to developing inquisitive and knowledgeable young people. We are looking for a Learning Assistant who can manage the daily operations of the library while also playing a key role in supporting student knowledge acquisition, research, and learning. This position requires a passionate advocate for the Learning Hub services at ISR, working closely with teaching staff, students, parents, and the broader community to promote reading, research, and knowledge literacy.

The role is part-time and operates Monday to Friday from 08:45 to 13:15 during ISR term time only (for 185 days per year during school opening days). We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in education.

We Will Provide

  • An excellent salary and benefits package
  • An opportunity to work in an award-winning campus set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
  • A professionally stimulating and supportive local and international community environment
  • An opportunity to influence the future design and development of our school

At ISR, we are committed to providing a safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils, irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activities (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Buchs SG
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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