Teaching Assistant

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each students academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the worlds most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Balboa Academy is a private school in Panama City, located in the heart of the capitals vibrant community. Offering students two diploma programs (US and Panamanian) and the only school in Panama to provide over 20 courses in their AP Program, our International School in Ciudad del Saber, Clayton is a beacon of educational excellence and a home for lifelong learners.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and wellbeing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and child-centred learning experiences.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Help create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development using supportive approaches.
• Assist in observing, recording, and sharing student progress with teaching staff.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and events.
• Assist with preparation of learning materials, classroom displays, and resources.
• Contribute to classroom routines, transitions, and day-to-day organisation.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and child protection policies at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional conduct expectations in schools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A warm, patient, and proactive approach, with high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to support across a range of classroom and school activities.
• Ability to support learning effectively in both group and one-to-one settings, including behaviour and classroom management.
• Experience in an international or diverse school environment (desirable).
• Additional language skills relevant to the school location (advantageous but not essential).

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com