School Assistant

Job start:
1 January 2026
Locaon:
Basel, Switzerland
Contract type:
40%
Contract term:
Indefinite
We are looking to appoint
asuitably qualified
School Assistant
to start on 1 January 2026.
Core hours (40%): Monday to Thursday 15.00 - 18.00, Fridays 13.00 - 18.00. Must haves:
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The right to work in Switzerland (Swiss and EU naonals and current permit holders)
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Fluent in English
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German is desirable but not a necessity
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Student Supervision
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Classroom & Teacher Support
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After School Programmes
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Resource Management
Please refer to the below Job Descripon. If you are
qualified
or have
relevant experience
in
a school seng, please submit the following to the Primary Principal at
jobs@ela-basel.ch:
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ELA Basel
applicaon form
(CVs can be submied but the form must be completed)
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Recent passport-style photograph
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PDF copies of appropriate qualificaons and cerficaons
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PDF copies of your passport and permit showing your right to work in Switzerland
Please note ELA Basel is
commied to safeguarding and promong the welfare of children
and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child
protecon screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the
Disclosure Barring Service or local country equivalent checks.
Find out more about ELA Basel at our website:
www.ela-basel.ch.
ELA Basel is a vibrant and happy internaonal early years day care centre and primary school
offering a nurturing family environment for children aged 3 months to 12 years. It is located
in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, a cosmopolitan and growing city on the border with France
and Germany and is now hosng approximately 350 children. Established in 1993, the school
celebrated its 30th
Jubilee in 2023. ELA Basel is known and respected for offering the highest
quality childcare and teaching, small class-sizes, a creave and dynamic curriculum based on
the UK Naonal Curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular acvies and wrap-around
care.
For any further quesons please contact our HR Team at
HR@ela-basel.ch
or 061 313 0580.
Do
not
use this email address for your applicaon.
ELA Basel – The Swiss Brish School of Basel, Gartenstrasse 93, 4052, Basel, Switzerland Tel: +41 61 313 05 80 www.ela-basel.ch
ELA Basel Job Description
School Assistant 40%
School Assistants (SAs) support our teachers and students with support during lessons,
resource management, duty and lunch supervision, off site supervision and after school
activities. SAs work with whole class groups as well as mixed age groups during break and in
after school activities. SAs must be friendly, proactive, adaptable and reliable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Student Supervision:
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Promote active and inclusive play and social engagement while ensuring students
follow safety guidelines.
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Provide support and supervision as required including off site activities, trips, and
events
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Oversee and ensure the safety of students during break and lunch periods,
maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
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Monitor student interactions and behavior, intervening when necessary to support
school expectations.
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Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence, resilience, and
emotional well-being.
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Support children in developing social skills, teamwork, and positive behaviour in line
with school policies.
Classroom & Teacher Support:
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Assist teachers in preparing and organising classroom materials, resources, and
displays.
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Support the setup of learning activities and maintain a tidy and organised learning
environment.
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Provide occasional assistance in classrooms or small group settings, as required.
After School Programmes:
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Plan, organise, and supervise after school activities and programmes, ensuring they
are engaging, safe, and well-structured.
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Maintain and take registers to ensure accountability and safeguarding of all children
under their supervision
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Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding after school
programme details and student participation.
Resource Management
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Manage and maintain the Resource Room, ensuring materials are well-organised,
accessible, and in good condition.
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Oversee playground toys and equipment, ensuring their availability, safe use, and
upkeep.
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Ensure all spaces used during activities (Recreation Room, Hof, After School Rooms)
are left clean and tidy, with resources and furniture stored properly.
ELA Basel – The Swiss Brish School of Basel, Gartenstrasse 93, 4052, Basel, Switzerland Tel: +41 61 313 05 80 www.ela-basel.ch
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Coordinate and maintain the after school rooms, ensuring they are set up for activities
and properly stored after use.
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Keep inventory of teaching resources, stationery, and play materials, notifying staff
when restocking is needed.
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Ensure Lost Property is tidied and managed, with named items returned to students.
School Assistants may also choose to lead or support the vacation programme. This role is
paid an additional functional allowance.
Professional Development
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Participate in professional development as allocated in the school calendar
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Complete annual safeguarding and first aid training
Reports to:
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Head of Programmes
Direct reports:
No direct reports
Working hours
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42 hours per week (for a 100% work quota)
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Work time between 9.00 and 18.00 depending on allocated schedule
Note that all ELA Basel staff are expected to have their workspaces set up and ready at their
scheduled start time. For example, if an SA is scheduled to be starting at 10.00 to supervise
students at break time in the Hof, they must be ready in the Hof at 10.00.
Essential skills and attributes
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Comfortable and confident working in an international, multi-cultural environment
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A strong commitment to teamwork, flexibility and consideration for others
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Effective communication skills with children, families and colleagues
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The ability to forge positive working relationships with all members of the school
community
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Time management for prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines
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Flexible, reliable, trustworthy and punctual
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Friendly and approachable for both children and adults. The successful candidate will
have to undergo a police check for working with young people
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Able to work independently to complete tasks
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Solution-oriented - able to identify problems, prioritise, and actively work to resolve
them
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Competent with Google Workspace, comfortable in IT environment
Pay Scale:
Primary Years Teaching Assistant Pay Scale
This job description and person specification may be amended at any time following
discussion between the Director, HR and member of staff and will be reviewed annually.
ELA Basel – The Swiss Brish School of Basel, Gartenstrasse 93, 4052, Basel, Switzerland Tel: +41 61 313 05 80 www.ela-basel.ch