Learning & Teaching Support Assistant

British Junior Academy of Brussels

Belgium

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

12 November 2025

Apply by:

25 October 2025

Job Overview

The British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) is located in the diplomatic residential area of Brussels and the diverse intake is reflected in our proximity to the main institutions of the EU, major NGOs and offices of multinational companies. Our reputation, since 1992, as a high-quality provider of the National Curriculum of England is recognised in the community. BJAB is proud to be a part of COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). The school was inspected in 2022 by ISI and judged to be 'Excellent' in all areas; since the change in framework, we have successfully completed a further 2025 ISI inspection in which the school met all British School Overseas (BSO) standards. The report can be accessed here.

Students sit Cambridge Checkpoint Tests at the end of Year 9 in English or EAL, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. At the end of Year 11, they sit Cambridge IGCSE exams, our first cohort sitting their exams in Spring and Summer, 2026.

In September, 2026 we will welcome our first cohort into Year 12; we are currently in the rigorous process of IB Diploma accreditation, which we will offer all students in Year 12.

The school already has an excellent record of feeding pupils into top European and British independent schools including Eton, Thomas's Battersea, Westminster, Magdalen College, St Mary's Ascot and James Allen's Girls School, and continues to attract high calibre British and international families.

Our ethos is grounded in providing a safe, caring, respectful, tolerant and disciplined environment where high standards prevail in all areas of school life. The school has approximately 300 pupils and a teaching staff of 46.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning & Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team. The primary responsibility of the LSA will be to work closely with teaching staff in the classroom, providing invaluable support and guidance to ensure optimal learning experiences for all pupils. Additionally, they will play a crucial role in assisting pupils with learning support (LS) needs, helping them access the curriculum and providing general support to the teacher. This role will also provide support for the school, undertaking duties and assisting our after-school garderie programme. The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about education and dedicated to supporting pupil's learning journeys.

BJAB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to background checks in line with British Overseas Standards.

General responsibilities

Supporting Pupils:

• Attend to the personal needs of LS pupils, ensuring their safety, well-being, and access to learning.
• Build positive relationships with all pupils, promoting inclusion and acceptance while responding to individual needs.
• Encourage LS pupils to engage with others, participate in activities, and follow instructions.
• Assist LS pupils with literacy, numeracy, and basic ICT tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and maintain resources, providing support in their use.

Supporting Teachers:

• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting the needs of LS children, aiding in their development and implementing IPs.
• Provide in-classroom support as per teacher instructions.
• Foster effective communication regarding pupils, sharing their progress, achievements, and challenges.
• Assist teachers in managing pupil behaviour and maintain accurate records as requested.

Supporting the School:

• Ensure the health, safety, security, and confidentiality of all pupils, promptly reporting concerns.
• Promote equal access to learning and development opportunities for all students.
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings, engage in training and professional development activities.
• Support pupil supervision according to the school duty rota.
• Assist in the successful management of our after-school garderie.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on off-site visits and activities as required.

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a busy college, school or nursery environment, preferably an international school, private school or creche or previous experience working with/caring for children of a relevant age
• Native level or near-native level mastery of English
• UK or Belgian childcare/nursery training (certificate or degree)
• Legal working permission in Belgium (no permit sponsorship is available for this role)

Knowledge / Skills

• Use technology – computer, video, photocopier, IWB
• Effective use of ICT skills to support learning
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR requirements
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Understanding of relevant policies and code of practice
• General understanding of national/foundation phase and other basic learning strategies and programmes
• Experience with Special Education Needs (SEN) would be an advantage

Applications without these essential criteria will not be considered. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and short-listed candidates may be contacted before the closing date. This position is open to entry-level candidates who possess the essential requirements.

An ability to work as a team-player and be flexible are pre-requisites for the part. We look for teachers with the ability to support, nurture and challenge children from a range of backgrounds and starting points. Creativity and flexibility, professional rigour and integrity, expectations of high standards, high levels of pastoral care and support are the hallmarks of our professional team.

Working at BJAB offers:

• A competitive salary based on years of teaching experience and qualifications
• Lunch Vouchers for each working day
• Ecological Product Vouchers
• Transport compensation and bike leasing plan
• Pension Plan
• Hospitalisation insurance (family included)
• Work Permit and Visa Sponsorship (fees included)
• Opportunities for Professional Development and advancement with responsibilities within the school

This position will begin on Wednesday, 12th November 2025. Employment is for an indefinite time period. We only welcome candidates interested in full-time employment for this role. If interested, kindly submit the TES application form before Friday, 24th October 2025. The Headteacher, Mr Francis Retter, also welcomes a short covering letter and CV via the platform. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and short-listed candidates may be contacted before the advert end date.

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British Junior Academy of Brussels

Boulevard Saint Michel 83

Brussels

B-1040

Belgium

The British Junior Academy of Brussels

was founded in 1992 to offer a high quality English-speaking education to children aged 3 to 16 years old. The school caters for families from the expatriate, commercial and diplomatic communities, reflecting the mix of nationalities that one would expect to find in an international centre such as Brussels.

BJAB spans two sites in the European Quarter of Brussels. Our Lower School houses classrooms for pupils from Early Years to Year 4, while our Upper School is used by Years 5 through Year 11. We are expanding our offering to include Year 13 by September 2027.

The educational programme is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with adaptations to reflect our location in the heart of Europe. Daily French lessons are an integral part of our timetable from the Reception Year upwards, as are weekly swimming and physical education lessons. We pride ourselves on being able to offer small teaching groups throughout the school. With class sizes of around 18 pupils, we are able to provide a high degree of individual attention to each child.

The Headteacher, Mr Francis Retter, is committed to the maintenance and development of the best educational opportunities across the curriculum for all pupils. He is supported by a strong team of British-qualified teachers, a number of whom have specialist training in a range of educational disciplines such as Early Years Education; Language Support; Special Educational Needs; P.E.; I.C.T, and Science. The school is committed to maintaining a balance of subject specialists, thus ensuring that the teaching team can deliver excellent cross-curricular teaching in an encouraging, stimulating and innovative environment.

The British Junior Academy of Brussels is a member of the Council of British Independent Schools in the European Communities (COBISEC) and is inspected by the International Schools Inspectorate (ISI). We are a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a Round Square school and a Cambridge International school.

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