Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Meres School, a school at the forefront and always backed by excellent academic results. Founded in 1966, Colegio Internacional Meres is the only private school in Asturias accredited as an official international school by the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), one of the first in Spain to achieve this status.

Its model of academic and educational excellence is aimed at girls and boys from 3 to 18 years of age and is based on the promotion of critical thinking, self-discipline and teamwork to form multidisciplinary, global and resilient students and individuals.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic Early Years team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 17 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 95,000 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

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the development and learning of children aged one to five. Working under the guidance of a teacher or Early Years Coordinator, you’ll help deliver engaging learning experiences and provide a safe, inclusive environment where each child feels valued. From assisting with lesson planning to supporting children with special educational needs, you’ll be instrumental in helping young learners grow in confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Your role will also involve building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff, contributing to a nurturing and collaborative classroom community.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a September 2025 start date.

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Who we are looking for:

You are a dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for early childhood education. A native English speaker with excellent communication skills, you hold a university degree in Early Years, Education, Languages, or a related field. You bring prior experience working with young children and understand the importance of safeguarding and inclusive practices. If you’re ready to support and inspire the youngest learners on their educational journey, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 15th August 2025

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.