For our Primary School, we are seeking to employ a

Teaching Assistant Year 1 at 75%
French / English

1 August 2019

Qualifications and Qualities Required

• Ideally three years of successful experience of working with children from the ages of five to eight


• Knowledge of early childhood development


• Ability to collaborate and work with a variety of teaching styles


• Understanding of and sensitivity to cultural variance; a work experience in an international environment is a strong asset


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact positively with students, colleagues and parents


• Excellent ICT skills


• Commitment to self-reflection and professional development


• Full proficiency in French and English required; any other language is a plus

This position is open for men and women. Due to work permit limitations, preference will be given to candidates holding a Swiss work permit or having a Swiss/ EU citizenship.

Please click here to apply and attach the following documents:

• a covering letter


• a full CV/ résumé


• details of three professional referees

Closing date: Tuesday 30 April 2019

We care for children

The International School of Lausanne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. All new employees are required to undertake a security clearance which includes providing criminal records reports as well as a special excerpt from the Swiss criminal records for people working with children.