Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant
Aiglon College is seeking to appoint a qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our team as soon as possible.
Your Profile
The ideal candidate will embody the values of enthusiasm, experience, commitment, reflection, dynamism, and a willingness to explore new ideas. If you share these values and possess a passion for making a positive impact on the world, we invite you to apply online using the form below.
About Us
Located in Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international boarding school that offers a distinctive, world-class education in a breathtaking alpine setting. Our foundational ethos revolves around the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit, which is integrated into everything we do at Aiglon, both inside and outside the classroom. With over 480 students from more than 70 nationalities, we offer both the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.
What We Offer
Aiglon is committed to the well-being and professional development of all staff, fostering a vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace. Alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits, we provide:
- Free accident and loss of salary insurance
- Generous pension and leave entitlements
- A range of special perks and advantages
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online using the form below. Please note, only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Job Purpose
Aiglon College, an international boarding school nestled in the Swiss Alps, is renowned for its challenging and transformational holistic education. Catering to students aged 7-18 from 70 nations, our CIS-accredited school prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme, with our distinct learning philosophy introduced at the earliest stages. The junior school focuses specifically on students in Years 2-8.
The successful candidate will primarily support students in Years 7 and 8. Experience in an international school context is an advantage. This role involves approximately 20-30 hours per week and is term-time only.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils, including specialized skills as needed.
- Provide assistance to individuals or groups, particularly those with EAL considerations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups.
- Contribute to Individual Education Plans as appropriate.
- Support pupils during learning activities.
- Promote pupils’ social and emotional development.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils.
- Offer support for bilingual/multilingual pupils.
- Assist children with specific needs, including sensory/physical impairments and learning difficulties.
- Support gifted and talented pupils.
- Enhance literacy and numeracy skills among pupils.
- Facilitate pupil access to the curriculum.
- Address personal care needs of children as appropriate.
Support for Teachers
- Observe and report on pupil performance.
- Contribute to planning and evaluating learning activities.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment.
- Help manage pupils’ behavior.
- Maintain pupils’ records; ensure their safety and security.
- Supervise the class briefly in emergencies or short absences.
- Undertake routine marking in accordance with school policy.
- Provide administrative support, including preparing worksheets and invigilating exams.
Support for the School
- Contribute to team development and effectiveness.
- Maintain working relationships with other professionals.
- Liaise with parents as appropriate.
- Engage in professional development and review personal practice.
Support for the Curriculum
- Assist in the use of information and communication technology in the classroom.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
- Comply with health and safety regulations.
- Participate in professional development and adhere to appraisal standards.
- Uphold Aiglon's ethos and promote our vision and aims.
- Attend staff meetings and parents/open evenings as required.
- Undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of Aiglon.
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
- Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly related to safeguarding.
- Assist the Deputy Head of the Junior School with any other reasonable tasks for team cohesion.
- Uphold the School’s Guiding Principles and ethos at all times.
Aiglon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will need to undergo appropriate child protection screening. For information on how the School processes your personal data, please review the School’s Privacy Notice.