Inspired Education Group

Global premium private school network

Education Assistant

Special Education & Learning SupportUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeLisbon, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Training in childhood support, educational action, education, or a similar area.
Previous experience in a school, nursery, kindergarten, or educational support activity setting.
Genuine interest in working with children and contributing to their development.
Ability to build positive and empathetic relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Responsibility, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate in a dynamic educational environment.
Proactivity, flexibility, and a positive attitude toward challenges and new learning.
Good knowledge of Portuguese; knowledge of English is valued.

Responsibilities

Support teachers in implementing educational activities and daily classroom routines.
Ensure children's well-being, safety, and supervision during the school day, recess, meals, and other activities.
Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining educational materials and spaces.
Encourage age-appropriate habits of autonomy, responsibility, hygiene, and social interaction.
Support students individually or in small groups according to guidance from teachers and the educational team.
Accompany students on field trips, school events, and extracurricular activities as needed.
Help create a positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment that promotes respectful relationships among all members of the school community.
Comply with the school's safeguarding, health, safety, and well-being policies.
Share the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; undergo pre-employment background checks before appointment confirmation.

ROLE SUMMARY:

O/A Auxiliar de Educação desempenha um papel fundamental no apoio ao desenvolvimento, bem-estar e aprendizagem das crianças, colaborando estreitamente com professores e restantes membros da equipa educativa. Esta função requer uma abordagem proativa, afetuosa e profissional, contribuindo para a criação de um ambiente seguro, estimulante e inclusivo que promova a autonomia, a curiosidade e o desenvolvimento integral dos alunos.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apoiar os professores na implementação das atividades pedagógicas e rotinas diárias da sala de aula.
Garantir o bem-estar, a segurança e a supervisão das crianças durante o período escolar, recreios, refeições e outras atividades.
Colaborar na preparação, organização e manutenção dos materiais e espaços educativos.
Incentivar hábitos de autonomia, responsabilidade, higiene e convivência social adequados à faixa etária dos alunos.
Apoiar individualmente ou em pequenos grupos os alunos, de acordo com as orientações dos professores e da equipa pedagógica.
Acompanhar visitas de estudo, eventos escolares e atividades extracurriculares sempre que necessário.
Contribuir para a criação de um ambiente positivo, acolhedor e inclusivo, promovendo relações respeitosas entre todos os membros da comunidade escolar.
Cumprir as políticas de safeguarding, saúde, segurança e bem-estar definidas pela escola.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Formação na área de Apoio à Infância, Ação Educativa, Educação ou área similar.
Experiência prévia em contexto escolar, creche, jardim de infância ou atividades de apoio educativo.
Gosto genuíno por trabalhar com crianças e contribuir para o seu desenvolvimento.
Capacidade de estabelecer relações positivas e empáticas com alunos, famílias e colegas.
Sentido de responsabilidade, organização e atenção ao detalhe.
Capacidade para trabalhar em equipa e colaborar num ambiente educativo dinâmico.
Proatividade, flexibilidade e atitude positiva perante desafios e novas aprendizagens.
Bons conhecimentos de português; conhecimentos de inglês serão valorizados.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

About the Company

Inspired Education Group

Global premium private school network

Inspired Education Group operates a global network of premium private schools serving about 80,000 students from ages 1–18 across 110 campuses on six continents. It delivers tuition-based private education with means-tested scholarships to students who excel in academics, arts, or sports but cannot afford private schooling. The schools pursue a progressive, holistic approach to learning by re-evaluating traditional curricula and teaching methods. Compared with peers, Inspired Education emphasizes scale, international presence, and a diverse, high-achievement student body backed by extensive career opportunities for staff. The group aims to provide high-quality private education worldwide while expanding access for deserving students through scholarships.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $1.5B
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2003

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