Learning Support (Teaching Assistant)

About The British School of Valencia:
British School of Valencia (BSV) is a private British school for students aged 2 to 18 years old located in the city centre of Valencia.

BSV strives to offer a distinct educational model providing an excellent British education both at an academic and human level basing its curriculum on the core values of responsibility, curiosity, respect, and motivation. The school tries to adapt to the students’ needs to meet the shifting requirements of an ever-changing world by offering the British Curriculum; a varied, practical, and inclusive system which encourages the students to become the leaders of their learning. 

BSV’s mission is to build success through a balance of academics, relationships, and character development. Their vision is focused on students valuing their education, to actively explore and investigate in order to achieve the goals they set for themselves. It seeks to empower them with the necessary skills and tools for them to acquire new knowledge that will help them improve their understanding of the world.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Support (Teaching Assistant) to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:
Teaching assistants are expected to assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, SENCO and class teachers, as well as, follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students´ records, parents and colleagues. Learning Support Staff will be supporting teachers in taking care of children´s personal needs and making sure children are safe at all times

This is a permanent, full-time role with a start date in September 2026.

To view the Role Profile, click here.

Key Responsibilities:
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission, ethos and policies and to encourage and ensure pupils to follow this example.
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in and out of class settings as well as during playtime and lunchtime duties.
• Take on any additional responsibilities that might from time to time be determined.

Benefits at Cognita:
• Free lunch at Schools
• Free school fees
• My Benefits platform
• Support with relocation. Support includes help finding accommodation and Spanish legalities.

How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: 20th April 2026.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.