Primary English Assistant Teacher

About the School - OU.LOCATION: Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries. With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence. 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 90 schools in 21 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: An Assistant Teacher provides educational support to students under the guidance of class teachers and the SENDCo (SEN Assistant Teachers Coordinator). This role involves supporting small groups of students to reinforce learning in line with agreed objectives, delivering targeted intervention activities, and assisting with class cover when required. In some cases, the Assistant Teacher may also deliver a limited number of lessons under supervision. Working flexibly across different classes and year groups, the role requires a proactive and collaborative approach to meet the needs of the school. The Assistant Teacher will promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and a safe, calm learning environment, while working closely with teachers, support staff, and school leadership. Responsibilities also include monitoring student engagement, wellbeing, and progress, and providing feedback to inform teaching and interventions. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality, contribute to training, meetings, and school events, and be willing to undertake additional duties in line with the needs of the role. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract of 20hr/w needed from 1st September 2026 until 30th June 2027. To view our Role Profile, click here . Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking a well-qualified and experienced educator who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will be a university graduate with a recognised teaching qualification and a minimum of two years’ experience as a class teacher. They will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage the classroom effectively while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Highly organised and adaptable, the successful candidate will be confident in planning lessons and resources, using a range of teaching strategies to meet different learning needs, and delivering creative and innovative learning experiences. They will possess strong assessment and feedback skills, alongside the patience, empathy, and emotional resilience required to support students effectively. A collaborative approach is essential, with the ability to work in partnership with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community. How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 14th June 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.