BBIS has an opening for a School Assistant Primary School (f/m/d)
Part-time: 32,5 hours per week
Start date: as soon as possible
Contract duration 2 years
Weekly working hours: 8 am until 3 pm
Salary range: €24.298 - €28.210 gross/year (based on 32,5 h, and on experience/qualification)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
* Learning and Instructional Support
o Collaborate effectively with homeroom teachers, single-subject teachers, support services, and external specialists to facilitate and support children's inquiry, exploration, and learning.
o Actively support student learning and participation in the classroom and during various activities.
o Assist in the documentation of learning and participate in regular reflection on teaching practices.
o Ensure the learning environment is child-centric, honoring and supporting the unique needs of all young learners.
* Supervision and Environment
o Maintain supervision of students at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
o Regularly accompany children outdoors and actively participate in outdoor learning activities.
o Implement and use effective and consistent behaviour management strategies in line with BBIS policies and expectations.
* Teamwork and Professional Conduct
o Work effectively as a positive and open-minded team member with colleagues from various disciplines.
o Uphold BBIS values by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity.
o Attend required meetings punctually, prepare appropriately, and contribute actively.
o Be prepared to provide substitution cover at the discretion of the Principal.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
* A relevant pedagogical education or equivalent qualification.
* Proven experience working with children.
* Demonstrated knowledge or experience with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) or strong evidence of an international educational interest.
* Demonstrate an awareness of the complexities of language acquisition within the multinational environment of an International School.
* Highly collaborative, self-motivated, and confident, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with all community members.
* Committed to using professional competence and enthusiasm to positively contribute to the school's educational environment.
* Hold the necessary valid work and residence permits.
About us
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run, state-approved, inclusive, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germany’s capital region and beyond. As one of Europe’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling. In the current school year 2025/26, our school teaches around 900 students who represent over 75 nationalities.
WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:
* Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving day by day the educational level, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
* Using our professional training to prepare you optimally for your task.
* Pushing boundaries. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
* Having fun at work and beyond. Joining our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or using our fitness offers to get balanced.
* Feeling at home. Enjoying our green campus, our relocation service, and the international open-minded community.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM
In line with our mission, inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible, compassionate global citizens. As such, we encourage applications for all positions from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as BIPOC, those with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
BBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow international 'Safer Recruitment' protocols. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a 10-year employment history check, satisfactory references, and enhanced police checks (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) from all countries of residence you resided in for more than 6 months during the last 10 years.
YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
* Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile, e.g. LinkedIn)
* Video-interview (ca. 45 minutes)
* On-Site Interview (ca. 60 minutes)
* Optional Reference Check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
* Mandatory Compliance Documents - Submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles
* Protection, Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check, Child Protection Training, etc.)
* Feedback and / or Offer
We are looking forward to receiving your application!