Learning Support Assistant

About the School - OU.LOCATION: The British School of Barcelona (BSB) is a great school in a wonderful location. We are an HMC school and were judged by a recent BSO (British Schools Overseas) inspection to be outstanding in every area, including quality of education, safeguarding, pupil welfare and academic outcomes. BSB is a large, very popular school for children aged 3 to 18. Our curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, and we offer a wide range of GCSEs, A levels, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, all alongside a significant enrichment programme. Over 2000 pupils from more than 74 nationalities attend the school and over 315 staff work at BSB. We are based in three locations, two just outside the city of Barcelona – in Castelldefels, where we have a Primary, Secondary and Pre-University campus, and in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges, where we have another Primary campus. BSB City is in the heart of Barcelona itself with a Foundation campus (built September 2021), and a brand-new main campus which opened in September 2023. In September 2026 we will be opening another campus, initially for EYFS and Primary-aged students, north of Barcelona, in the Maresme area. The growth of the school has been accompanied by significant investment over recent years, including the building of a state-of–the art Pre-University Centre (Nexus), a full-sized 4G rugby and football pitch, dedicated STEAM facilities and the new BSB City and Maresme campuses. Barcelona is a wonderful place to live, combining an amazing city with beaches and mountains nearby. The quality of life is excellent with a mild climate and year-round sunshine. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced JOB.TITLE to join our fantastic team. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 20 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world". About the Role: We are seeking both full-time and part-time Learning Support Assistants on a temporary contract to join our team at BSB Maresme campus. The ideal candidate will support the education and social development of pupils under the direction of the Headteacher, Director of Student Support, Learning Support Lead and class teachers. Join a team of enthusiastic individuals who appreciate the rigour of the English curriculum but embrace the freedoms offered by an international setting. A commitment to the wider life of the school, and our enrichment programme, is an expectation of the job. As a Learning Assistant at BSB, you will form part of the Learning Support Team. You will be required to demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teachers and increase achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The appointed Learning Assistant will need a proven excellent track-record of: • Demonstrating an understanding of how young children best learn. • Communicating effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning. • Contributing to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role. • Knowing each individual child and supporting teachers to adapt teaching and learning to meet the specific needs of each pupil. • Maintaining an interactive and inspiring learning environment. • Ensuring well-being is at the heart of our provision. • Having good interpersonal skills and able to work well as part of a team. • Being committed to on-going professional development. To see our full Role Profile, click here . Who We Are Looking For: We require: •English: advanced. •Qualification in support teaching and/or working with children with special educational needs. •Minimum 2 years of experience providing support in teaching (desirable) Benefits at Cognita: All positions are offered with attractive packages including competitive salaries, places for staff children in BSB, and other local benefits. What we can offer you: •A fantastic team of staff who are committed, supportive and collaborative. •An opportunity to learn new skills. •The wider support of BSB including access to high level CPD and future career opportunities. •The support of the Cognita network including cross-school collaborative learning partnerships. How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date: 9am CEST (UTC+2), Wednesday 14th October 2026 . Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant. Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.