Early Years/Pre-school Teaching Assistant

The International English School of Castellón is currently recruiting for an Early Years teaching assistant to join our successful team.  The post holder will work with our pre-school children in a very strong department which follows the EYFS framework and prioritises the care, wellbeing and experiential development of the children. 

This teaching assistant will touch the hearts and minds of our youngest pupils and we are lookng for a kind, dedicated and knowledgeable Early Years practitioner who will help the children make the best possible start their journey through school. 

Ideally candidates will have Early Years Qualifications at level 2 or level 3, QTS or NQT from a UK provider. Experience as a teaching assistant is also recognised and highly valued.

This is an interesting time to join our growing school as we adapt to the 'new normal' which will result from the current Covid-19 situation.  Our school community has reacted marvellously to the pressures placed on us by the current circumstances and our pupils, staff and parents are looking forward to returning to school after a long, but extremely successful remote learning experience. We are preparing for the new school year prioritising pupil and staff safety and strategically planning to ensure that we build on the new skills that we have developed in recent months, whilst maintaining our ability to respond proactively and efficiently to the constantly changing world around us. 

Our school is a friendly and popular independent British school located on the Mediterranean coast, north of Valencia. Castellón is a small, safe city with a wonderful coastline, excellent climate and good access to rail networks and airports.

We provide an education based on the 'British curriculum' to children from one to eighteen years of age. 88% of our children are Spanish and they experience a total immersion in English in school,  learning English language in the same way as we acquire our own mother tongue. 

We are proud to offer our pupils a great variety of opportunities as part of their school curriculum. These experiences support both their emotional and academic growth. Children develop their individual skills and qualities in a caring environment where they are encouraged to flourish through personal reflection, challenge and support. We help, guide and encourage our pupils to develop confidence and self-discipline. The role of the practitioners in our school is therefore much more than just teaching a subject or a skill, it involves enthusing, inspiring and caring for each child.

We are very proud to be one of seven schools in Spain belonging to the International Education Partnership (IEP), a subsidiary of IES Holdings II which also owns the Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) group. Our IES mother company is the largest and most successful schools group in Sweden. 

Further information can be found on our school website castellon.iepgroup.es and in the application pack, which has information about the school and the local area. 

Please apply using the TES application form, although CVs and covering letters are welcome.  

Applicants should be aware that we may begin shortlisting prior to the closing date.