School Assistant 40%
Location: 4052 Basel (BS)
Contract: 40% – Permanent
Contract start: 01.01.2026
Core hours (40%): Monday to Thursday 15:00 – 18:00, Friday 13:00 – 18:00.
Typical full‑time workload: 42 hours per week (100%).
Job Description
School Assistants (SAs) support teachers and students during lessons, manage resources, supervise duty and lunch periods, and take part in after‑school activities. SAs work with whole‑class groups as well as mixed‑age groups during break and after‑school periods. They must be friendly, proactive, adaptable and reliable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Student Supervision
- Promote active and inclusive play and social engagement while ensuring safety guidelines.
- Provide support during off‑site activities, trips, and events.
- Oversee student safety during break and lunch periods, maintaining a positive atmosphere.
- Intervene in student interactions and behaviour while supporting school expectations.
- Build positive relationships to promote confidence, resilience, and emotional well‑being.
- Support children in developing social skills, teamwork, and positive behaviour in line with school policies.
* Classroom & Teacher Support
- Assist teachers in preparing and organising classroom materials, resources, and displays.
- Maintain a tidy and organised learning environment.
- Provide occasional assistance in small group settings, as required.
* After‑School Programmes
- Plan, organise and supervise after‑school activities, ensuring they are engaging, safe, and well‑structured.
- Maintain registers for accountability and safeguarding.
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding programme details and student participation.
* Resource Management
- Manage and maintain the Resource Room; ensure materials are organised, accessible and in good condition.
- Oversee playground toys and equipment for safety and availability.
- Keep all activity spaces clean and tidy; store resources and furniture properly.
- Coordinate after‑school rooms and maintain inventories of teaching resources, stationery and play materials.
- Manage Lost Property, returning items to students.
Professional Development
* Participate in scheduled professional development sessions.
* Complete annual safeguarding and first‑aid training.
Eligibility and Requirements
* Right to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU nationals, current permit holders).
* Fluent in English (oral and written). German is desirable but not required.
* Minimum of 1 year experience; skilled level.
* Vocational education and training with the Swiss Federal VET Certificate or equivalent.
* Strong commitment to teamwork, flexibility and consideration for others.
* Effective communication skills with children, families and colleagues.
* Time management, prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines.
* Friendly, approachable, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Competent with Google Workspace and comfortable in an IT environment.
* Willing to undergo child protection screening, past‑employer checks and a Disclosure Barring Service or local equivalent check.
* Willingness to work independently for task completion.
* Solution‑oriented: able to identify problems, prioritise and resolve them.
* Able to work in an international, multi‑cultural environment.
Application Requirements
* Complete the ELA Basel application form (CVs may accompany; form must be completed). Access the form via the job vacancy page: https://www.ela-basel.ch/about-ela-basel/are-we-hiring.
* Recent passport‑style photograph.
* PDF copies of relevant qualifications and certifications.
* PDF copies of passport and permit showing right to work in Switzerland.
Please note ELA Basel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.
Find out more about ELA Basel at our website: www.ela-basel.ch.
For further questions, contact the HR Team at HR@ela-basel.ch or 061 313 0580 (do not use this email address for your application).
ELA Basel is a vibrant and happy international early years day‑care centre and primary school offering a nurturing family environment for children aged 3 months to 12 years. Located in the heart of Basel, Switzerland – a cosmopolitan city on the border with France and Germany – it hosts approximately 350 children. Established in 1993, the school celebrated its 30th Jubilee in 2023. ELA Basel is known for its high‑quality childcare and teaching, small class sizes, creative curriculum based on the UK National Curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular activities and wrap‑around care.
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