Educational Support Assistants

**Mission**:
Several multilingual educational support assistants for pupils with special educational needs in the Primary cycle are recruited at the earliest convenience as of 12 January 2026 to replace educational support assistants’ absences of the European School Luxembourg I and may be used to fill future vacancies. They support the teaching team of the European School Luxembourg I and they will work closely with the support coordinators and the Primary teachers.

The Educational Support Assistants’ roles and responsibilities comprehend the three areas below:
**Main roles and responsibilities**:
**1. Nursing and Care**

**1.1. Key Responsibilities**:
Ensuring the pupils' health, safety, and comfort, enabling them to participate fully in the school environment.

- Provide direct physical care, including assistance with mobility, toileting, feeding, and medical procedures as required.
- Monitor and support pupils' health and well-being throughout the school day, including school activities outside the school premises.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, parents, and school staff to develop and implement individualised care plans.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and any health-related incidents.
- Ensure the safe use and maintenance of any medical or mobility equipment.

2. Pedagogical Responsibilities

Providing educational and behavioural support to pupils with special educational needs to facilitate differentiated teaching and learning and classroom inclusion, ensuring all pupils can access and benefit from educational activities. By promoting social and emotional development, the Educational Support Assistant enables pupils to participate fully and meaningfully in the classroom and school environment.

2.1. Key Responsibilities

A. Instructional Support:

- Assist teachers in designing and implementing differentiated instruction to cater to all pupils' diverse learning preferences and needs.
- Support the development and use of individual learning plans (ILPs) for pupils requiring additional support.
- Utilise assistive technologies and educational tools to enhance learning experiences for pupils with special educational needs.

B. Classroom Inclusion:

- Facilitate the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs into mainstream classroom activities and activities outside the school premises, ensuring they participate fully and meaningfully.
- Promote positive interactions and peer support among pupils to foster an inclusive classroom culture.
- Implement strategies to manage and support positive behaviour in the classroom.

C. Monitoring and Reporting:

- Track and document pupil progress, noting achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Provide feedback to teachers on the effectiveness of instructional strategies and interventions.

D. Support for Social and Emotional Development:

- Foster a supportive and understanding environment that addresses the social and emotional needs of pupils with special educational needs.
- Under teacher supervision, implement activities and programs that promote social skills, self-esteem, and resilience.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to pupils, helping them navigate social interactions and build positive relationships.

3. General Responsibilities: Collaboration, Communication and Professional Development:

- Work closely with teachers, Education Support staff, and other school professionals to develop and implement inclusive practices.
- Participate in meetings with educational support teams to review pupil progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in inclusive education and special educational needs.
- Share knowledge and insights gained from professional development with colleagues to promote a culture of continuous improvement in inclusive practices.

**Profile**:

- Knowledge of other European School languages is an advantage (Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish).
- First aid training is an advantage.
- Must be available for work on 5 days/week during the following periods:

- Monday: 8:20am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:20am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8.20am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8.20am - 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8.20am - 4:00 pm

**We offer**:

- Minimum of 25,50 hours per week (worked hours). This corresponds to a paid workload of 21,65 of 37,5 hours per week, which includes the necessary compensation for paid school holidays, as the staff member will be entitled to all school holidays off. As a result, the effective employment rate is 45% of a full-time position.
- An increase in working hours may be possible but cannot be guaranteed. This will depend on the needs identified during the first weeks of the school year.

**Recruitment procedure**:

- Mr. Martin WEDEL, Director of the European School Luxembourg I
- and indicating the reference** 2025-12-PAS-PRI-REM-EDU-SUP-ASS** in the motivation letter.
- **a motivation lettre (EN),**
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