Teaching Assistant

About the School - Paseo de la Habana

1415 students | 55 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Hastings School aims to provide a high-quality education within a culture of care.

Founded in 1971, Hastings School is a school that is growing rapidly with a new 21st Century Sixth Form teaching block opened in September 2019 and a new Primary campus in September 2021.

As part of the Cognita Group, our staff is able to access considerable professional development opportunities and share best practice with colleagues in other schools.

Most teachers who come to Madrid choose to stay as it offers a superb quality of life with wonderful weather, culture, sport, food and people (something for everyone!). You can even find skiing during the winter only one hour north. It is a great base from which to explore Spain and Europe and the cost of living is lower than the UK.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced  Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. This is a temporary position until July 2027.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 20 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

To support teachers and students across EAL, Learning Support and Secondary, providing individual and small-group assistance, helping pupils access learning, delivering pre-planned activities, covering lessons when required, and supporting exam invigilation. The role also involves teamwork, staff development, school events and meetings, while actively promoting student safeguarding, wellbeing and academic progress.

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Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Teaching Assistant with strong organisational and teamwork skills, excellent classroom support abilities, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with children. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment, be able to adapt sensitively to change, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection. A Bachelor’s degree, fluent English and previous experience working with children are essential. Previous Teaching Assistant experience, a relevant qualification in Education, Childcare or Teaching Assistance, and the ability to speak Spanish would be highly desirable.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 18th October 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.