Teaching Assistant - Early Years - Ipanema/RJ

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Job Summary: This role involves caring for children, spaces, and materials, assisting the teacher in daily routines and activities. Key Highlights: 1. Support classroom activities and children's well-being. 2. Encourage the natural use of English in daily life. 3. Participate in pedagogical meetings and school events. Teaching Assistant \- Early Years \- Ipanema/RJ **Location:** Rio de Janeiro, BR **Date:** 05/05/2026 **Application Deadline:** 30/05/2026 Inspired is the world’s largest international premium K-12 education group, with a portfolio of 126 schools across six continents, implementing the best educational practices from around the globe to ensure a top-tier learning experience for over 95\.000 students—from Early Years through to Senior School. Our Inspired schools are located in 28 countries, each uniquely designed according to its local context and anchored in the vibrant culture where it resides. Collectively, they form a community that nurtures students’ academic and personal development within a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our team of over 14\.000 professionals, you will work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside renowned educators and leaders in some of the world’s most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our teams, enabling each individual to benefit from professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and global mobility across our group. **ABOUT THIS ROLE** This position is with Os Batutinhas, one of Inspired’s school brands in Brazil. We are a school with over 20 years of history, preparing children to confidently face the challenges of Primary Education, fostering a passion for literature and curiosity about the world. Grounded in constructivist theory, Os Batutinhas’ approach centers on the child as the protagonist of their own learning journey—building knowledge about the world and about themselves. Our mission is to contribute to the development of creative, ethical, and socially conscious children by broadening cultural repertoires and continuously developing our staff. To achieve this, we rely on a team of passionate professionals—people with sparkle in their eyes, driven by enthusiasm, who overcome daily challenges with optimism and belief in the legacy we are building. In this role, you will care for children, spaces, and materials, while also supporting the teacher in their responsibilities and daily routines.**RESPONSIBILITIES** **What You Will Do:** * Support the Lead Teacher in facilitating classroom activities, ensuring children’s active participation and well-being; * Assist in planning and preparing pedagogical and playful materials; * Encourage the use of English in daily life in a natural and interactive way, promoting linguistic immersion; * Welcome and support children throughout their daily routine; * Maintain organization of the school environment and teaching resources; * Guide children to foster respectful and collaborative relationships among themselves; * Participate in pedagogical meetings and school events; * Safeguard our children and young people. *While we strive to include all major responsibilities and duties associated with this role, it is possible that not every activity pertinent to the position has been identified. Therefore, the list above is not exhaustive and may be extended or modified to include other tasks relevant to the role.***REQUIREMENTS** **What You Need:** * Currently pursuing or having completed a degree in Pedagogy; * Strong understanding of the school environment; * Advanced or fluent English proficiency. **Our Teaching Assistants Should Be Able To / Should Have:** * Passion for the profession; * Ability to adapt their teaching support style by incorporating feedback; * Continuous pursuit of improvement; * A positive attitude toward change; * Genuine concern and attention toward the highest standards of student well-being. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience in bilingual or international schools; * Experience in the sector related to this role. **SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT** Inspired is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you join our team, we expect the same commitment from you—including completing the safeguarding training relevant to your role. Protecting the welfare of our students is the responsibility of all staff members, who must act in ways that reflect the organization’s principles and values. Any candidate may be subject to appropriate verification procedures. Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com \#LINK