Full Time, Permanent

4 January 2025

Thames British School in Madrid prides itself on providing its students with the highest level of education and a wide range of opportunities for personal development. Our students are prepared for the challenges of the 21st century, with skills, understanding and ultimately, universally recognised certificates that open doors to the best universities in the world.
Thames British School Madrid is located on the outskirts of Madrid. With its brand new building, it is one of the most modern international schools in Madrid. We are currently in our 10th year with students from Early Years to KS5, who come from many different countries and cultural backgrounds.
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Passionate about inspiring young and talented students? Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Thames British School Madrid as a Primary School Teaching Assistant . You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment.


The Role
Thames British School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Primary Immediate Start.
The post would suit an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher. Using your passion for teaching, you will inspire and teach students in all Key-stages. Ability and willingness to use ICT while you are teaching is essential. The successful candidate should be a dynamic team-worker and bring enthusiasm to this post. A willingness to participate in co-curricular activities is also required.
If you are highly motivated, respond well to a challenge and have excellent communication skills, this could be the job for you!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.


We can offer you the opportunity to:

• Live in the capital city of Spain: 15 Spanish cities are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage Cities. This is more than any other country in the world
• Confident, independent and welcoming pupils
• Well-resourced school with great facilities
• An experienced, committed, friendly and supportive staff
• Small class sizes, the average of class size is 18
• Positive teamwork approach
• Full management of your working visa if needed, guidance in your relocation
• Family atmosphere

You will have:

• Proven record of good/outstanding teaching
• An internationally minded outlook
• A creative approach to teaching
• Evidence of high pupil progress and attainment
• Strong team player

If you are interested in living and working in Madrid, becoming part of an outstanding staff team and being at the forefront of UK education internationally, then we would love to hear from you. We take care of obtaining your work visa if you need it, guidance in your relocation, a comprehensive induction programme and school places for staff with children.


To express your interest, please submit your application. You should include a current CV and a covering letter stating the following:

• Your reasons for being interested in the school
• Your reasons for wanting to live and work in Spain
• A summary of your skills and experience
• The particular qualities you bring to your application

River of Education - TBS Madrid

Our teachers constitute a highly experienced and educated cohort, a balanced mix of native and fluent English speakers from around the world, allowing students to benefit from a rich fusion of cultural experience. Our staff have, as a minimum, postgraduate studies certificates and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the majority also having teaching experience gained in a British school, either in the UK or at international schools around the world who follow the British curriculum. Our talented, highly dedicated educators are child-centred in their approach to teaching and learning.

Our Mission

To provide a British Education of the highest quality by using a stimulating, safe and positive learning environment, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour. To provide and maintain an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve to the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners.
We will empower our pupils to become respected citizens to enable them to make valuable contributions locally, globally and to contribute to our world’s sustainable future.

Our Vision

We envisage an environment where children can build the knowledge and skills they will need in the 21st Century through encouraging them to critically evaluate their experiences within the globally respected curricula of the National Curriculum for England and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Our broad and balanced learning experiences are designed to encourage children to take risks and embrace challenges. We nurture academic and personal growth through empowering individuals to embrace opportunities to reach their full potential as independent thinkers and team players. Our multicultural family atmosphere celebrates diversity for the freedom it gives us to learn from each other.

Our Values

In our atmosphere of trust and safety, we encourage students to reflect and act with respect and confidence. We work toward building the whole person through a combination of academics and life skills.