Pedagogical Assistant for Learning Support (m/f/d) for the English section of the primary school (18.75 hours per week – part-time)

Job description

We are looking for a pedagogical assistant to support a child at the European School’s primary school.

Main duties:

• To assist the teacher in planning and supporting the pupil with special educational needs during classroom activities.
• To provide individual support to this pupil during lessons.
• To work closely with the support coordinator and the pupil’s teachers, maintaining a cooperative and respectful relationship.
• To maintain confidentiality.
• To attend meetings and school trips when requested by the headteacher.
• To attend professional development days and training sessions.
• To temporarily supervise the class when the teacher is unavailable.
• To carry out administrative tasks as required by the school.

Profile:

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• The candidate holds a qualification or degree equivalent to the role of teaching assistant for support measures within the national system and has experience of working with children with special needs.
• The candidate has a command of English at C2 level.
• Knowledge of other languages spoken at the European School is an advantage.

Offer:

• A fixed-term contract (until 31 August 2027) in accordance with the Staff Regulations of the Administrative and Service Staff of the European Schools.
  https://www.eursc.eu/BasicTexts/2007-D-153-en-18.pdf
• Contract: 18.75 hours per week
  Salary: from €1,800

Application procedure: 

Please send your application by 8 September 2026 at the latest to: LIST-KAR-GS-RECRUITMENTS@eursc.eu 

The following must be enclosed with your application:

• a covering letter
• a detailed CV (preferably in ‘Europass’ format)
• a copy of your degree certificate
• an extended certificate of good conduct (to be submitted at a later date)

Incomplete applications, applications received after the application deadline, and applications sent by post or to a different email address will not be considered. Applicants will not receive a reply until the selection process has been completed.

Detailed information about our school and the European Schools in general can be found on the website of the European School Karlsruhe www.es-karlsruhe.eu or on the website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu.