Primary Teaching Assistant
St. Julian's School
Portugal
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 13 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2026
Job overview
Job Overview
St Julian’s School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our vibrant team. You will work alongside a class teacher to provide a positive and nurturing learning environment that supports the needs of all students.
Initially, from April to June, the successful candidate will work within our Nursery setting. Following this period, there is the opportunity to transition into working with older children within the Primary School, depending on the evolving needs of our students and the school.
About St. Julian's School
Founded in 1932, we are a highly successful, non-selective 3-18 British international school with a reputation for academic excellence. We currently have just over 1,200 students from over 60 different nationalities. The School has three sections: Primary, Secondary, and Portuguese. The Primary Section has 480 pupils with three classes per year. The Secondary Section is four-form entry and has 630 students. The Portuguese Section has 140 students from 1º to 9º Ano one class per year.
Responsibilities:
In-Class Support:
Collaborate with teachers to establish routines and expectations.
Support the teacher with individual student learning needs.
Assist the teachers to implement differentiated lesson plans.
Assist with creating engaging learning resources and displays.
Build rapport with students and promote their well-being.
Utilise effective support strategies to foster student independence.
Provide in-class access arrangements (e.g., reading, scribing).
Pre-teach or re-teach concepts as needed to small groups.
Assist teachers in monitoring progress and achievements.
Cover the class for short absences (up to 3 days) with support
Communication and Technology:
Possess excellent written and verbal English language skills.
Utilise ICT tools effectively to enhance learning activities and develop student proficiency.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a candidate who is:
Fluent in English
Has a genuine passion for working with children
Has strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Able to work collaboratively with teachers
Committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Committed to their own professional learning and contributing to the school community.
Responsible to: Heads of Prep and Pre Prep
Starting Date:
Interested candidates should submit their application by 23rd March.
Safeguarding
St. Julian’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and criminal record screening including overseas (where appropriate). Further information can be found in our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
St. Julian’s School is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is a core value at St. Julian’s. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students and staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.
About St. Julian's School
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School profile
St. Julian’s School is a private co-educational not-for-profit school founded in 1932 with a strong record of academic achievement and extra-curricular activity. Located on a beautiful site of 7.6 hectares in Carcavelos, between central Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s has three sections: Primary, Bilingual and Secondary.
St. Julian’s has an outstanding academic reputation in Portugal and overseas, and has grown into a learning community of just over 1,200 students of more than 60 different nationalities, aged from three to 18. Although academic achievement is a priority, St Julian’s strives to foster independence, versatility, love of learning, self-discipline and personal excellence in every student. Since 1998, St. Julian’s has been jointly accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). St. Julian’s is also authorised by the IBO to offer its senior students the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. The School is an Accredited Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and our Head is a member of The Heads' Conference (HMC).St. Julian's has for the second year running, been listed by Spear's as one of the top 10 best private schools in Europe. The school is about to embark on an exciting new €35 million building project that will include rennovating exisiting buildings in addition to create new state-of-the-art teaching spaces.
St. Julian’s is a place where children can thrive, inspired by dedicated and passionate teachers. At St. Julian’s the curriculum is adapted to reflect the community’s roots in Portugal as well as the international nature of its student body, and enriched by the School’s own curriculum development strategies.
From Nursery (age 3+) to Year 11 (age 16+) St. Julian’s broadly follows the National Curriculum for England. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) embraces the two years of Nursery and Reception, ages three to five. Thereafter students progress through the Key Stages of the curriculum.
The Secondary section strives to nurture in each student a sense of self-confidence and happiness; students are encouraged to speak up for themselves and relationships between teachers and students are very positive, engaging and stimulating. At the end of Key Stage 4, students take a series of public examinations (GCSE and IGCSEs).
After age 16, St. Julian’s prepares students for university by offering courses leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. St. Julian’s consistently achieves strong results. This success can be attributed to factors such as the strength, talent and hard work of our students, and the immense dedication and care of our teachers.
Safeguarding Statement
St. Julian’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and criminal record screening including overseas (where appropriate). Further information can be found in our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
St. Julian’s School is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is a core value at St. Julian’s. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students and staff. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design and deliver solutions.
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