Teaching Assistant - Early Years

About the School - OU.LOCATION:
Meres School, a school at the forefront and always backed by excellent academic results. Founded in 1966, Colegio Internacional Meres is the only private school in Asturias accredited as an official international school by the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), one of the first in Spain to achieve this status.

Its model of academic and educational excellence is aimed at girls and boys from 3 to 18 years of age and is based on the promotion of critical thinking, self-discipline and teamwork to form multidisciplinary, global and resilient students and individuals.

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 21 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".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 90 schools in 20 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.

It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children aged 1 to 5 in a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. Working closely with teachers, the Early Years Coordinator and parents, you will help promote each child's learning, development and wellbeing, ensuring they feel valued, confident and supported throughout their early educational journey. You will assist in delivering engaging learning activities, support pupils' individual needs, including those with SEND, encourage independence and positive relationships, and contribute to a safe, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment. This varied role also includes supporting educational visits, maintaining strong partnerships with parents, contributing to assessments and progress reviews, and helping children develop the skills, confidence and curiosity needed to thrive.

This is a temporary, full-time position.

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Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years professional who is committed to helping young children thrive. You will hold a degree in Early Years, Education, Languages or a related subject, with previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar Early Years setting. A native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be confident building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. You will demonstrate patience, empathy and a nurturing approach, alongside the ability to support children of varying ages, abilities and learning needs. Most importantly, you will embody our core values of Open Mindset, Excellence, Accountability, Effort, and Respect & Solidarity, bringing enthusiasm, professionalism and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for every child.

Benefits at Cognita:
•Free lunch provided during Term Time
•School holidays and public holidays
•Free parking on site (subject to availability)
•School fee discount
•Exclusive third-party discounts
•Professional Development

How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: 23:59 CEST (UTC+2), Sunday 1st November 2026.

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.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.