Teaching & Learning Assistant

About the role

A Teaching & Learning Assistant is needed in Cyprus, working in an office setting at middle seniority level. The assistant works under the direction of class teachers to support lessons and teacher-planned individual or small-group activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support lessons and teacher-planned individual or small-group activities, using questioning, prompts and 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 and share relevant feedback with the class teacher.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding, and 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.

Required profile

• Valid work permit for Cyprus.
• Fluent in Russian and English, spoken and written.
• Previous experience 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.
• Reliable, organised and flexible.

What we offer

• 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 the probation period, subject to availability.
• Employee referral programme, corporate events for employees and their families, and discounts on partner products and services.