Teaching Assistant: Intensive Learning Support

Job title:

Teaching Assistant: Intensive Learning Support

Company

International School of Brussels

Job description

The International School of Brussels is one of Europe’s longest established, largest, finest international schools. It is a dynamic school with high expectations.More fundamentally, it is a school shaped by a focus on learning, and on improving learning for all students. It is a school driven by a Mission and Enduring Goals which commit us to developing independent learners and international citizens in a school in which everyone is included, challenged and successfulThe school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.Teaching Assistants are vital members of the Intensive Learning Support (ILS) program. Together
with the Teacher and other faculty/staff, Teaching Assistants (TAs) create a safe, nurturing and
engaging learning environment both inside the classroom and throughout the school. TAs promote
academic, social and behavioral learning for students in the ILS program and their peers.Specific responsibilities include:
● Implement instructional lessons with individual, small group or whole class.
● Implement positive behavior support plans.
● Maintain a positive classroom environment.
● Participate in curriculum planning under the supervision of ILS and classroom teachers.
● Assist the ILS teacher with routine administrative tasks.
● Fulfill duty periods and attend meetings as assigned.
● Communicate in clear and positive ways with colleagues, parents and other community
members orally and in writing (including email and print).
● Participate in Special Olympics.
● Participate in the Professional Growth Cycle.
● Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including assisting students with
toileting.The successful candidate will:
● Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
● Advocate for students appropriately.
● Actively seek understanding.
● Understand the nature of working with students with intensive learning support needs.
● Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, students and parents.
● Have the ability to work both independently and interdependently.
● Demonstrate a strong sense of ethics.
● Demonstrate flexible and creative approaches to meeting the needs of students.
● Demonstrate an ability and desire to work collaboratively as an active member of
multidisciplinary teams.
● Have the physical stamina to be actively engaged in activities throughout the day.
● Demonstrate literacy in the use of technology and digital tools.We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, motivating and multicultural learning environment and to work with a highly professional staff.
• An attractive salary according to ISB Faculty salary scale.
• Extra Legal benefits (participation in Internet fees, lunch vouchers, insurances, etc.)
• Invitation to all relevant ISB social events e.g. faculty workshops, dinners, special events.

Employment StatusThe Teaching Assistant will have an ISB contract. If candidate is not EU member, s/he needs to have a valid work permit.Application processIf you are interested and meet the qualifications criteria above, please apply today by sending your application to recruitment@isb.be

• Only candidates with a valid work permit in Belgium will be considered.
• The deadline for applications is June 13th.

Recruitment Policy

• The International School of Brussels is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or marital status.
• ISB has established a rigorous vetting process and code of conduct for all employees with regard to child protection.

Expected salary

Location

Brussel

Job date

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:38:30 GMT

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