Secondary Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a passion for English and a love for the learning process?

Join our expanding secondary team at Byron, where we are committed to nurturing our students into confident, responsible, lifelong learners who possess the knowledge and skills essential for success in life.

Primary Responsibilities:

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Support the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning experiences in English Language and Literature.

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Work closely with the classroom teacher to assist in the advancement of students, both individually and in small groups.

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Provide specialized support for students, especially those with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

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Help enhance students’ reading, writing, and communication skills.

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Cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

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Assist in preparing teaching resources and maintaining an organized classroom.

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Engage with the wider school community by participating in enrichment activities as appropriate.

Ideal candidates should have:

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A degree in English or a related field.

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Strong proficiency in spoken and written English.

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A genuine passion for English and a commitment to supporting young learners.

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A flexible, proactive approach and a positive attitude towards work.

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Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

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A belief in every student's potential to attain high standards, coupled with the drive to help them achieve this.

Preferred qualifications include:

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Experience working with EAL students.

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Familiarity with integrating technology into educational practices.

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Experience in an international school setting.

As a teacher at Byron College, you will:

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Ignite a passion for learning through engaging and motivating teaching.

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Bring humor and a spirit of collaboration to our team.

We offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are committed to education and eager to make a meaningful impact on our students' lives, we invite you to apply.

In your supporting statement, please respond to the following three questions:

Why Greece?

Why Byron College?

What unique contributions will you offer to our school?

Application Process and Instructions:

In line with our 'Safer Recruitment Policy,' applications should be submitted in English via the TES portal. You may include a CV alongside your application form; however, this does not substitute for the completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Job offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of independent references and completion of necessary criminal record checks.

Please provide the names and emails of three referees, including your current Headteacher or Principal. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates, so indicate if you prefer that your current employer is not contacted at this time.

• The application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026.

The school retains the right to hire prior to the deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may take place online or in person at the school, as needed.

Important Information:

For Greek Applicants - A relevant degree and completion of the registry of teachers for private schools (Epetirida) is required, or you must have the qualifications to do so. Please note that international qualifications are not recognized in Greece as qualified teacher status for Greek candidates.

For International Applicants - You must have a relevant degree from your home country, along with an appropriate teaching qualification. UK applicants need to hold QTS and a Teacher Reference Number from the Department for Education. Please be aware that the iPGCE is not recognized in Greece, and Language Qualifications such as TESOL and DELTA are not accepted.

Safer Recruitment Check – We will contact all previous employers of the successful candidate to ensure there are no safeguarding issues or convictions involving children. All employees must present their original birth certificate as part of our safer recruitment policy.

Byron College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be ready to undergo appropriate child protection screening, which includes checks with previous employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office. We are an independent international school following the English National Curriculum, located in Athens, Greece, and operate under the Department of Education License No. Z2/442/1986. The school is BSO inspected and registered with the Department for Education (DfE reference number 6337) in the United Kingdom.