Teaching & Learning Assistant
Position details
Seniority: Middle
Work format: Office
Location: Cyprus
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of class teachers to support lessons and teacher-planned individual or small-group activities.
- Use questioning, prompts and appropriate scaffolding to reinforce learning and develop pupil independence.
- Support EAL and SEND learners in line with teacher and SENCO guidance, promoting inclusion and participation.
- Observe pupil engagement and progress, sharing relevant feedback with the class teacher.
- Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding; supervise pupils actively during lessons and transitions.
- Prepare and organise resources and learning spaces efficiently, supporting classroom routines.
- Assist with school activities, supervision duties, events and extracurricular provision as assigned.
- Communicate professionally, maintain confidentiality and uphold the school’s values and policies.
Requirements
- Valid work permit for Cyprus
- Fluent in Russian and English (spoken and written)
- Previous experience working in a similar role, ideally within a primary school setting
- A basic understanding of the English National Curriculum is desirable
- Positive, proactive attitude with a passion for supporting young learners
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, organised and flexible
Working Conditions
- Official employment in accordance with Cyprus labour law
- Salary to be discussed based on interview results
- Complimentary school lunches
- 21 working days of annual leave
- 50% or more discount on tuition fees for children at ICan School and/or ICan Kids
- Partial reimbursement for English and Greek language lessons (SkyEng)
- Corporate sports activities after successful completion of the probation period, subject to availability
- Employee referral programme
- Corporate events for employees and their family members
- Discounts on products and services offered by company partners