Teaching and Learning Assistant (Secondary)

The School

Established in 1894, Oporto British School is recognized as the oldest British School on mainland Europe. The school follows the English National Curriculum up to Key Stage 3, advancing to Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme thereafter. Our students have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the IB Diploma in recent years. While we take pride in our British heritage and traditions, we also reflect the characteristics of a contemporary international school. Recently, the school received a positive evaluation from the ISI and is accredited by both COBIS and CIS. Oporto British School fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, marked by strong, positive relationships within its close-knit community, which is often celebrated for its sense of belonging. The school serves approximately 580 students.

The Position

We are looking for a Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our highly effective team, providing classroom support, individualized assistance, and small group interventions for students in the Secondary Section. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team member with a strong commitment to enhancing student learning and wellbeing.

This role is located within the Secondary phase. It is essential to have experience supporting learners up to school-leaving age, and familiarity with the IB Diploma Programme is desirable.

The preferred candidate will:

• Be equipped to assist in one or more curriculum subjects (e.g., maths, science, languages) and possess the ability to present concepts in a clear and comprehensible manner;
• Be adept at facilitating small group interventions or revision sessions;
• Effectively utilize classroom technologies, learning platforms, and basic digital tools;
• Track student progress and provide accurate feedback to teachers;
• Encourage positive behavior and consistently uphold school policies;

Application Procedure

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application via the WhatSchool platform.

Applications submitted outside of this process will not be reviewed.

For more information about the school, please visit the WhatSchool platform.

Oporto British School offers a competitive benefits package and relocation support for teachers moving to OBS.

The application deadline is April 17th; however, we highly encourage interested candidates to apply early, as we reserve the right to fill the position ahead of schedule.

Oporto British School is committed to the safeguarding of all children. Successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or their equivalent in their home country. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.