SEN Teaching Assistant

John F. Kennedy International School in Saanen - Switzerland is looking to appoint an outstanding, motivated and experienced special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant to work with children and young people who need additional support and/or require an intensive individual programme of learning, in order to reach their full educational potential.

You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e., hearing, or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties.

Staff at the school take on many roles such as lunchtime supervision, after school activities, accompanying excursions (including overnight), chalet events and hikes/cycles. In line with all teachers at JFK, the successful applicant would be expected to lead an after-school activity of their choosing during either the Autumn or Spring term. Staff know all the students across the school and are comfortable teaching across the age range. 

All staff are expected to exhibit the JFK Core Values of Adaptability, Morality, Resilience, Enquiry, Cooperation, Communication, Thoughtfulness and Respect. The ability to drive a minibus would be an advantage. References will be taken from 2 sources including your current employer and you must be able to provide evidence of your teaching qualification, registration and additional qualifications.

Please note that only EU/Swiss nationals applications will be considered due to strict Swiss working permit regulations.