Study, Work, and Grow in Education : Official Training + Paid School Experience
- Deadline: Thu 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 UTC
- Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Galicia, Andalusia, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza,Pamplona, Vasque Country and others. .
- UP International Education
- Experience: 1 YEAR
- Number of positions: 50
- Applicant must have permission to work in the EU or hold a valid work permit for employment in the EU.
Details of Position
Do you want to work as a Teaching Assistant in a school while also acquiring an official qualification in the field of education?
Up International, in collaboration with Higher Education Institutions offers a Certificate of Higher Education in Early Childhood Education, an official programme of studies recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Education which is done partly online and partly as a teaching assistant in a preschool or primary / secondary classroom.
The duration of this programme is two school years (no necessarily in a row) and not only will it be completely free for you but you will also receive a stipend while doing it and while working toward your official qualification as an educator.
In addition, with this official qualification, you will gain specialisation in educational techniques for Teaching Assistants.
Our selection process for positions starting in Sep/Oct 2026 will be opened soon, we will be delighted to hear from you.
For more information please contact us or visit our website.
Qualifications
To be a Native English speaker (or equal level)
To Have legal permission to be or to study in Spain
To have received a university degree (desirable)
A qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is recommended too.
Any kind of previous experience in working with children, its also valued
We work case by case, so if you think that you could fit the program even if you miss some requirement, don't hesitate in contacting us.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
To have a friendly personality and good communication skills.
To be flexible and able to adapt quickly to a new country and its culture.
To be communicative and empathetic, to be flexible, adaptable, proactive, and a good team worker.
To be motivated and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and participate.
To add value in relation to language and culture and to be open and dynamic.
And above all, to have a real vocation to work with children.
Salary and Benefits
Grant of up to 1.100/month (variable upon the exact hours made) or equivalent with the possibility of earning extra money, as the terms and conditions do not demand exclusivity, as long as the economic activity does not interfere with the terms and conditions of the grant.
Daily lunch for free is typically provided by schools.
Holidays will be similar to those of the school: two weeks at Christmas, ten days at Easter as well as national and local holidays.
ASSISTANCE
The teaching assistants will receive all the support needed at the school and will be assigned a personal tutor, as well as all necessary support and help with the formalities and administrative requirements related to the role (residence card, Spanish Social Security number, Certificate of sexual abuse, health coverage, bank account, etc), finding accommodation. Moreover, they will be assigned an agent during the whole placement.
Job Location
Job Summary
As a teaching assistant, you will be placed in a school where you will work alongside the lead teacher or in small groups to reinforce the oral skills of the pupils, allowing you to acquire the practical skills required for the job. This involves an average of 20 hours a week, typically between September and June or October and May.
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