Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant
Aiglon College is seeking to appoint a qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our school community as soon as possible.
Your Profile
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and committed individuals who are reflective and dynamic, willing to explore new ideas. If you share our values and have a passion for making a positive impact, we invite you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
About Us
Located in the picturesque Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit international boarding school offering a unique, world-class education in a breathtaking alpine setting. Founded on the ethos of balanced development of mind, body, and spirit, this philosophy guides everything we do at Aiglon, both inside and outside the classroom. With over 480 students from more than 70 nationalities, we offer the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.
What We Offer
- A vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits
- Free accident and loss of salary insurances
- Generous pension and leave entitlements
- A range of special perks and advantages
Job Purpose
Aiglon College is renowned for providing a challenging and transformative holistic education in a supportive and safe environment. Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), we cater to 480 students aged 7-18 from 70 nations. Our unique learning philosophy is embedded from our youngest students, ensuring a nurturing experience from the outset. The junior school, which focuses on Years 2-8, operates as an essential and distinct part of our overarching school community.
We are seeking a teaching assistant for the junior school, primarily working with students in Years 7 and 8. Experience within an international school context is a distinct advantage. The position involves supporting approximately 20-30 hours per week during term time only.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Support for Students
- Assist students individually or in groups, particularly those with EAL considerations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups.
- Contribute to Individual Education Plans as appropriate.
- Promote pupils’ social and emotional development.
- Support bilingual/multilingual pupils and those with specific needs.
- Assist gifted and talented pupils in enhancing their literacy and numeracy skills.
- Help students access the curriculum and address their personal care needs where appropriate.
Support for Teacher(s)
- Observe and report on pupil performance.
- Assist in planning and evaluating learning activities.
- Help prepare and maintain the learning environment.
- Support behavior management and contribute to maintaining students’ records.
- Ensure pupils’ safety and security.
- Supervise the whole class during short emergencies or planned absences.
- Undertake routine marking and provide administrative support.
Support for the School
- Foster teamwork and develop working relationships with other professionals.
- Liaise with parents as needed.
- Engage in continual professional development and self-assessment.
Support for the Curriculum
- Utilize information and communication technology effectively in the classroom.
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines.
- Attend staff meetings and parent evenings as required.
- Undertake any other duties necessary for the smooth operation of Aiglon.
Other Responsibilities
- Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those focused on safeguarding children.
- Assist the Deputy Head of the Junior School with any other reasonable tasks to support team operations.
- Uphold the ethos of the School at all times in alignment with our Guiding Principles.