Teaching Assistant - August 2021

STEAM Education
Our STEAM Education’s outstanding signature is coupled with its future-fluent programme which embeds creative design, edge robotics and digital fluencies at its core. Through teaching, learning and innovation, students develop a mastery of multiple literacies and fluencies to support genuine world-class learning, personal growth, and future readiness. More information about our STEAM Education can be found here www.steameducation.se. We inspire students to be lifelong learners who contribute positively to a diverse and changing world.
We believe that outstanding teachers are the cornerstone of an outstanding school. By building on our teachers’ pedagogical practice through ongoing professional development we best serve the educational needs of our students and honour the concept of lifelong learning.


British International Schools®
British International Schools® (BIS) provide a comprehensive and challenging international education for students aged 5-18 in Sweden. British International Schools® offer rigorous, internationally recognised curricula and qualifications including the English National Curriculum. We provide students with a global education passport, equipping them to study anywhere in the world.


British International School, Uppsala
As part of the STEAM Education Group, British International School of Uppsala (BISU) will be opening in August 2021 as premium British and International School in the heart of Uppsala, Sweden.
The British International school, Uppsala (BISU) will commence the admissions in February 2021, the school will open in August 2021 for grades K through Grade 10 and will add grades 11 and 12 in the subsequent years. The school’s ultimate capacity will be 1500 students.
The British international school, Uppsala will follow the National Curriculum for England. The school’s curriculum will also integrate technology, featuring hands-on project-based learning, innovative teaching methods, technology initiatives and worldwide partnerships with leading experts and organizations in technology-related research and practice.

About the Role
We are looking for Teacher Assistant to join our school in the new academic year August 2021. You will assist the teacher with a wide range of tasks on a regular basis. You will supervise small groups of children or whole classes in emergency situations or when instructed.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting with reading related activities, running small group activities inside or outside and preparing the classroom activities and the supporting documents.
You will cover class for short periods of time and develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and phonetics. You will also be responsible to manage the cupboards stock when required.

About You
Successful applicants will have:
A bachelor’s degree in a related subject and a teaching qualification.
Excellent subject knowledge
The desire to provide Outstanding teaching and learning
An aspiration to work in an international school with real prospects for enhancing their career.


About Your Benefits
We offer an excellent remuneration package including a competitive salary, tuition fee concession, medical insurance, and end of service gratuity.

About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application, you would send us the following document(s):
1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph
3. Certificates

Important Note:
STEAM Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment. More information can be found here https://steameducation.se/child-protection/