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Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant

Aiglon College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our team starting from August 24, 2026.

Your Profile

At Aiglon, we value enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated staff who are reflective and dynamic, with a willingness to embrace new ideas. If you share these values and possess a passion for making a positive impact in the world, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Us

Located in Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a non-profit international boarding school offering a distinctive, world-class education in a breathtaking alpine environment. Our foundational ethos emphasizes the balanced development of mind, body, and spirit, which informs all our activities inside and outside the classroom.

With over 480 students from more than 70 nationalities, we provide education leading to the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace environment
• 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

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is August 5, 2026. We encourage early applications and reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the application deadline if the right fit is found.

Job Purpose

Aiglon College is committed to providing a transformative, holistic education within a supportive framework. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant for our Junior School, focusing primarily on students in Years 7 and 8. Experience in an international school context is significantly advantageous, and the position entails supporting 20-30 hours per week during term time.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the educational development of pupils, including the provision of specialized skills as needed.
• Support for 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 required.
• Support pupils during learning activities and promote their social and emotional development.
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils.
• Provide assistance to bilingual/multilingual pupils and students with specific needs.
• Support Gifted and Talented pupils and assist with literacy and numeracy skills.
• Assist in managing the behavior and safety of pupils.

Support for Teachers

• Observe and report on pupil performance and contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment.
• Support the management of pupil behavior and maintain records.
• Supervise the class during brief emergencies and perform routine marking as per school policy.
• Provide administrative support, including producing worksheets and invigilating examinations.

Support for the School Community

• Enhance teamwork and develop professional relationships within the school environment.
• Liaise with parents and review your own professional practices.

Curriculum Support

• Facilitate the use of information and communication technology in the classroom.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in all tasks.
• Engage in appropriate professional development and attend relevant meetings.

Other Tasks and Responsibilities

Understand and implement all school policies, particularly those related to safeguarding children and young people. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Deputy Head of the Junior School to ensure the smooth operation of the team while upholding the ethos of Aiglon College.

Aiglon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate for the position.

You can find information on how Aiglon College processes your personal data in the School’s Privacy Notice.

Apply online using the form below.