Job Opportunity: School Assistant
Start Date: 1 August 2025
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Contract Type: 40-80%
Contract Term: Indefinite
We are seeking a qualified School Assistant to join our team starting 1 August 2025. The core hours for the role are 15.00 - 18.00 from Monday to Thursday and 13.00 - 18.00 on Fridays, with the opportunity to increase to an 80% workload.
Requirements
- The right to work in Switzerland (Swiss and EU nationals and current permit holders)
- Fluent in English
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Student Supervision
- Classroom & Teacher Support
- After School Programmes
- Resource Management
To be considered for this position, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
ELA Basel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment and must agree to undergo appropriate child protection screening.
About ELA Basel
ELA Basel is a vibrant international early years day care centre and primary school, nurturing children aged 3 months to 12 years in the heart of Basel, Switzerland. Established in 1993, we celebrated our 30th Jubilee in 2023 and currently serve approximately 350 children. Our institution is recognized for its high-quality childcare and teaching, small class sizes, and a dynamic curriculum based on the UK National Curriculum, supplemented by various extracurricular activities.
For further inquiries, please contact our HR Team at HR@ela-basel.ch or call 061 313 0580. Please note that this email address should not be used for application submissions.
Job Description: School Assistant
School Assistants (SAs) support teachers and students through active engagement during lessons, resource management, and supervision during breaks and after school activities. SAs work with diverse age groups, ensuring a friendly, proactive, adaptable, and reliable environment.
Key Responsibilities
Student Supervision
- Encourage inclusive play and social engagement while maintaining safety guidelines.
- Support supervision during off-site activities, trips, and events.
- Monitor student behavior during breaks and lunch, fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Build relationships with students to promote confidence and emotional well-being.
- Assist children in developing social skills and positive behavior.
Classroom & Teacher Support
- Help in organizing classroom materials, resources, and displays.
- Support the setup of learning activities and maintain an organized classroom environment.
- Assist in classrooms or small groups as needed.
After School Programmes
- Plan and supervise engaging after school activities.
- Maintain registers to ensure accountability and safety.
- Communicate effectively with parents regarding after school programme details.
Resource Management
- Manage the Resource Room, ensuring materials are organized and in good condition.
- Oversee playground toys and equipment, ensuring safe use and upkeep.
- Ensure all activity spaces are clean and resources are properly stored.
- Keep an inventory of teaching resources and notify staff when restocking is needed.
School Assistants may also lead or support the vacation programme, with a functional allowance for this responsibility.
Professional Development
- Participate in professional development activities as scheduled.
- Complete annual safeguarding and first aid training.
Reports to
Head of Programmes
Working Hours
Full-time position of 42 hours per week (100% workload), with work hours scheduled between 9.00 and 18.00.
All staff must be prepared at their designated start time. For example, a School Assistant starting at 10.00 for break supervision must be ready in their assigned location at that time.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
- Strong commitment to teamwork and flexibility.
- Effective communication skills with children, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to build positive working relationships within the school community.
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
- Friendly and approachable demeanor for both children and adults.
- Independent and capable of completing assigned tasks.
- Solution-oriented, with the ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Competent in using Google Workspace and comfortable with IT.
Pay Scale
Primary Years Teaching Assistant Pay Scale
This job description may be amended following discussions and will be reviewed annually.