Primary School Assistant - temporary

Job Posting Date: 18 Dec 2025
Location: Barcelona, ES
Job ID: 7745
School: Hamelin-Laie International School
Company: Nord Anglia Education
Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.
At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.
As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we'll create a truly transformative learning experience.
Key tasks:
Support teachers in promoting effective teaching and learning in the classroom.
Deliver planned lesson sequences during short periods of teacher absence.
Take responsibility for the care and proper use of equipment.
Provide general clerical and administrative support as needed, including tasks related to transportation, childcare, and daily routines.
Ensure the health and safety of all students.
Accompany students between classrooms and buses.
Actively supervise during recess and lunchtime.
Participate in whole school initiatives when required.
Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues, and parents.
Engage and motivate students in their learning.

Planning, teaching and class management:
Build a strong presence for their subject.
Continuously work to improve the quality of student learning.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
Contribute significantly to school development planning and support the learning priorities outlined in the school’s development plan.
Teach students to help them reach their full potential by targeting and supporting individual learning needs, maintaining high standards of behavior and discipline, and creating a purposeful and safe learning environment.
Using modern technology to enhance learning experiences.
Engage with Nord Anglia Education Global Campus online and other opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and competition.

Qualifications / Training:
Teaching degree (Essential)
PGCE in Primary Education (Desirable)

Experience / Knowledge:
At least 1 year of teaching experience.
Native-level of Spanish proficiency.
Catalan & English (desirable).
Experience in monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting pupil progress.
Adherence to school policies, particularly those related to equal opportunities, health and safety, and child protection.
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies. Understanding of how to meet the individual needs of all children through classroom organization and learning approaches.
Ability to work in partnership with parents.
Experience teaching across the entire primary age range.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Proven experience of successful teaching.
Ability to create a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment.
Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
Capacity to establish and maintain close relationships with parents and the wider community.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for diverse audiences.
Commitment to fostering an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere.
Active participation in the school's extracurricular program.

Personal Attributes:
Strong personal integrity.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure while staying calm.
Willingness to take on multiple tasks and responsibilities.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.