EY Assistant

We are currently looking for an exceptional Early Years Assistant from August 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be processed on a rolling basis. We are looking for passionate teachers who give their students hope for the future and can help them grow and be better than their previous best. 

• Support the teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment aligned with IB PYP philosophy

  
  

• Assist in the preparation and organization of learning materials and classroom resources

  
  

• Support students during inquiry-based learning activities

  
  

• Work with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce learning

  
  

• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and daily organization

  
  

• Support students’ social, emotional, and physical development

  
  

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment

  
  

• Supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities

  
  

• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to support student learning

  
  

• Participate in team meetings and professional discussions when required

  
  

• Support the implementation of classroom and school initiatives

  
  

• Support supervision duties (arrival, dismissal, break times, lunch, etc.)

  
  

• Contribute positively to the school community

  
  

• Follow school safeguarding and wellbeing policies

  
  

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about working with young children

  
  

• Caring, patient, and nurturing

  
  

• Positive, proactive, and collaborative

  
  

• Reliable and professional

  
  

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic international environment

  
  

• Committed to supporting student wellbeing and development

  
  

• Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field (or currently working toward one)

  
  

• Experience working with young children (ages 2–6) in an educational setting preferred

  
  

• Right to work in Italy (EU passport or valid work visa)

  
  

• Clean and satisfactory police background checks

  
  

• Good level of English (minimum CEFR level B2; C1 preferred)

  
  

• Previous experience supporting teaching and learning in an Early Years or primary school environment preferred

  
  

• Understanding of child development and early learning principles

  
  

• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning and the IB PYP framework is an advantage

  
  

• Ability to support diverse learners and contribute to an inclusive learning environment

  
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

  
  

• Basic digital literacy and willingness to use educational technologies