Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our International Primary team to take our children to the next level of learning. If you want to be part of our team, you will need to be passionate about learning and knowledgeable about the factors that affect learning. You will be good at working with your colleagues, our students, and their parents.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification and Experience Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Education

• A minimum of 2 years experience is preferable in an international school.

• Working with Primary age pupils (7-11) role and also we are looking for a flexible team player.

• Previous experience working in an early childhood center or related field is an added advantage. Creative, inspiring, patient, resourceful, and energetic.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Is committed to wider aspects of school life and learning including developing students' life skills to support development and growth.

• Possess excellent communication skills, with a personable, caring, and passionate demeanor. You should hold high expectations for yourself and others and aspire to continuous improvement.

 In return Tenby offers:

• A Culture of trust, where all contributions are recognized and respected.

• A passionate, positive, highly skilled, and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.

• Allocated support through our Campus Senior Leadership Team to support us developing an exceptional school.

• An embedded whole trust commitment to professional development.

• A peer network of like-minded teachers.

• A real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and educators second!

• Great employee benefits.

INTERVIEWS

Initial interviews will be completed Face to Face whenever possible.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date is 30th June 2026 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Candidates are invited to send in a letter of application including the reasons for applying to Tenby Schools together with a comprehensive CV, a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees (one of which must be from your current school).

We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

(Please check your Junk Folder for emails and add tenby.edu.my to your safe sender's list. Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.)

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.