TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITION IN SARRIà, BARCELONA

About this job

Up International Education is looking for a native or near-native English speaker to fill a Teaching Assistant position at a school in the Sarrià area of Barcelona.

Key Terms and Main Conditions

Location: Sarrià neighbourhood, Barcelona
Start date: 8 September 2026
End date: 20 June 2027
Working hours: 30 hours per week
Educational stage: primary and Secondary pupils

Role:
The English Language Assistant will work with Primary students and Years 1 and 2 of Secondary School, helping them develop their oral communication skills. Under the classroom teacher’s supervision, they will lead small-group speaking activities, create materials, support exam preparation, share aspects of their culture, assist with lesson planning and encourage students who lack confidence, while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Candidate profile:
We are looking for a native or near-native English speaker with an interest in education, strong communication skills, flexibility, responsibility and motivation to work with young children.

Requirements:
Candidates must hold a European passport or a valid residence and work permit for Spain. Previous experience working with preschool-aged children and toddlers will be highly valued.

Contract and salary:
The monthly gross salary is €1,107.26. The first six months will be covered by a temporary employment contract. After this period, the contract will become a part-time permanent seasonal contract for 30 hours per week. The contract may continue from one academic year to the next, although the employee will only work during the designated school-year employment period.

Support provided:
Personal and administrative guidance will be provided throughout the programme, including assistance with documentation, the accommodation search and adaptation to the school placement.

If you are interested, please contact us at [contact details on the original advert]. We will be happy to provide you with further information about the position and the programme.

Reference: TA PRIMARY AND SECONDARY POSITION – SARRIÀ