Bilingual (English and French) Early Years Teaching Assistant

Geneva English School

Geneva English School

Infos sur l'emploi

Thank you for your interest in Geneva English School. GES is a thriving, academically successful all through school situated just outside of Geneva. We have two campuses - one in Genthod and one in Versoix and offer wonderful students and a warm and welcoming international community. Our school teaches the British National Curriculum from age 3 through to 18 and all our teaching staff are trained in the UK and have significant experience in their areas of expertise from EYFS through to A levels. We are passionate about high quality teaching and learning and want all of our staff to strive for excellence in what they do, it is what our students and families deserve and expect.

The role will be to work with the teaching team in the Pre-school and Reception Classes, speaking in both English and French to our youngest learners. You will work with the classroom teacher to ensure that the students make progress in both languages. The role is Part time - afternoons only for the first term OR full time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the lessons assigned to you, making effective use of resources, and securing the best possible standards of learning and achievement.

  • Assist children with their daily activities, including eating lunch and using the bathroom.

  • Maintain a productive learning environment by employing good classroom techniques and management skills.

  • Carry out administrative and supervisory duties efficiently and conscientiously.

  • Act in accordance with the policies of the School and in particular with the principles laid down in the Staff Handbook, Staff Code of Conduct, ICT Acceptable Use Policy and Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We keep an open mind in the consideration of any applicant who believes they have something special and valuable to contribute.

Essential

  • Own a valid work permit for Switzerland, holder of a EU passport or be of Swiss nationality.

  • Native French speaker.

  • Experience in a supporting role in a school or other appropriate Early Years setting.

  • Experience supporting children aged 3-5 years.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

  • Have the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues and to work as part of a collaborative team.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made in English and consist of a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification and your CV.

In your application letter you should ensure that you outline your impact and successes and how you meet the job description and person specification.We are actively reviewing applications and aim to contact only shortlisted candidates by the end of June 2024. In the meantime, thank you for your interest and the time you invested in preparing your application. Please send the application to .

SAFER RECRUITMENT

Geneva English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media / internet checks may also be carried out.

Contact

  • Isabelle Nussbaum

  • Geneva English School

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