About The School - Paseo De La Habana

1400 students | 55 nationalities | 6 sites | 1 school

Hastings School aims to provide a high-quality education within a culture of care.

Founded in 1971, Hastings School is a school that is growing rapidly with a new 21st Century Sixth Form teaching block opened in September 2019 and a new Primary campus in September 2021.

As part of the Cognita Group, our staff is able to access considerable professional development opportunities and share best practice with colleagues in other schools.

Most teachers who come to Madrid choose to stay as it offers a superb quality of life with wonderful weather, culture, sport, food and people (something for everyone!). You can even find skiing during the winter only one hour north. It is a great base from which to explore Spain and Europe and the cost of living is lower than the UK.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced  Primary Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support teaching staff in delivering a high-quality, inclusive education that enables pupils to reach their full potential. The role involves assisting with planning and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, supporting differentiated learning activities, and creating a purposeful and well-maintained learning environment. You will monitor and assess pupil progress, supervise groups during lessons and playtimes, and contribute to maintaining accurate records. As a valued team member, you’ll actively participate in staff development, performance management, and school events, while playing a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual with strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset to join our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a genuine love for working with children. A high level of English is essential, along with excellent classroom support skills and a clear understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment techniques. A commitment to safeguarding and up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures is vital. We value curiosity and cultural awareness, and welcome candidates who are open to diverse lifestyles and languages—Spanish language skills are desirable. While UK experience is beneficial, it is not essential, and we encourage applicants with relevant international qualifications in education or childcare to apply.

How To Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:  Sunday 19th October 2025

Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.