Learning Support Assistant

About the School - The British School of Barcelona (City)

The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a great school in a wonderful location. We are an HMC school and were judged by a recent BSO (British Schools Overseas) Inspection to be outstanding in every area, including quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare and academic outcomes.

Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 staff work at BSB. We are based in three locations, two just outside the city of Barcelona – in Castelldefels, where we have a Primary, Secondary and Pre-University campus, and in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges, where we have another Primary campus. BSB City is in the heart of the city of Barcelona itself with a Foundation campus (built September 2021), and a brand-new main campus which opened in September 2023.

BSB City Secondary has a curriculum based on the English National Curriculum. There is a wide range of GCSEs offered followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Years 12 and 13, all alongside a significant enrichment programme.

Barcelona is a wonderful place to live, combining an amazing city with beach and mountains nearby. The quality of life is excellent with a mild climate and year-round sunshine.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Support 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 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 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 a Learning Support Assistant at BSB, you will be expected to assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, Student Support Lead and class teachers. You will support teachers in taking care of the children's personal needs and making sure children are safe at all times and wider professional duties. Additionally, you will follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues. You will be expected to do anything reasonable required by the Headteacher.

This is a full-time, permanent position available immediately.

To view the full job description, click here.

Who we are looking for: 

• Qualification: Education related qualification, with a minimum C Grade Maths and English GCSE – or Spanish equivalent. Qualification related to SEND or child development desirable.
• Knowledge/experience: Significant experience of working with children.
• Competences: Personal Drive, Resilience, Partnership working, Developing others, Analytical thinking.
• Languages: English essential and Spanish desirable.

Benefits at Cognita 

All positions are offered with attractive packages including very competitive salaries, places for children in BSB, and other local benefits. Full induction and help with settling in Barcelona will be provided.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is Friday 21st January 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.