Teaching and Learning Assistant (Secondary)

The School

Established in 1894, Oporto British School is the longest-established British School in mainland Europe. It follows the English National Curriculum up to KS3, leading to Cambridge IGCSE, and then to the IB Diploma Programme. Our pupils have achieved outstanding IB Diploma results in recent years. The school, while being conscious of its British foundation and traditions, is very much an international school of the 21st century. The school has recently undergone a very successful ISI inspection and is COBIS and CIS accredited. Oporto British School fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment. Strong, positive relationships are evident throughout its close-knit and supportive community, often described as having a strong sense of belonging. Our whole school enrolment is approximately 580 students.

The Position

We are looking for a Teaching & Learning Assistant to join a highly effective team, providing classroom, one-to-one, and small group support to students in the Secondary Section. You will be a collaborative team member with a strong commitment to prioritising student learning and wellbeing.

This role is based in the Secondary phase. Experience supporting students up to school-leaving age is essential, and familiarity with the IB Diploma Programme would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will:

·        Ability to assist in one or more curriculum areas (e.g., maths, science, languages), including explaining concepts in accessible ways;

·        Ability to run small group interventions or revision sessions;

·        Using classroom technologies, learning platforms, and basic digital tools effectively;

·        Monitoring student progress and reporting back to teachers accurately;

·        Supporting positive behaviour and applying school policies consistently;

Application Procedure

If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application on our school website,  https://www.obs.edu.pt/careers/

Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.

Please visit https://www.obs.edu.pt/  for further information on the school.

Oporto British School offers an attractive package and support for teachers moving to OBS.

The deadline for application is 17th April although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to make an early appointment.

Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.