Pre-Prep School Teaching Assistant

Runnymede College is a private non-denominational British school in Madrid offering a British education to boys and girls of all nationalities from the age of two to eighteen. The education offered follows the British National Curriculum.

Founded as a private school in September 1967, the primary school was inaugurated in 1987, and since 1990, the whole School has been located in La Moraleja, in the north of Madrid. The School is divided into Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).

Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2026, 85% of our students achieved A*-B at A level, making Runnymede one of the highest-achieving schools in Spain. In addition, 72% of our pupils gained 7-9 (A/A*) grades at IGCSE. Once again, this figure is far above the 48% of 7-9 grades at GCSE obtained in the English independent (private) school sector.

In the graduating class of 2026, just over half of our pupils will be attending UK universities, 89% of them to Russell Group institutions. The most popular destination this year was St Andrews (12) followed by UCL, LSE, Oxford, Edinburgh and Warwick. Most of our remaining students have chosen the US. Five are starting at Ivy League universities, with others at Stanford, Boston College and Tufts. A similar number will be staying in Spain, at elite institutions including ICADE, IE and ICAI.

A number of our students will be staying in Spain, at top-notch places including ICADE, IE and ICAI; others will continue their education elsewhere in Europe in world-leading institutions in France and Ireland. 

Join a rewarding and exciting learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom. Any candidate should be willing to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.

The school is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Pre-Prep School.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum qualification of a Bachelor Degree from a British university or equivalent

- At least 2 years of experience working as a Teaching Assistant 

- Knowledge of the British National Curriculum 

- Knowledge of of teaching Phonics and Early Reading

- Knowledge of early Mathematics with a mastery approach

- Successful applicants must have a native level of spoken and written English

- The ability to work with individual children, groups or supporting the teacher within the classroom

- Ability to work effectively and seamlessly individually and as part of a team

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Previous experience in an international school - desired not essential

- To be confident in using technology effectively in teaching and learning

Values and Attitudes:

- Passionate about early childhood education and supporting young learners' development

- Committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

- A commitment to safeguarding

If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and development of young learners at Runnymede College, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Please apply by completing the TES application form and upload your CV and cover letter, including referee contact details. If you have any questions, please contact View email address on tes.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and first round interviews will take place via Zoom on a rolling basis. The final round interview will be held face-to-face at Runnymede College in Madrid. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of submitting your application, please assume you were unsuccessful this time.

We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and attributes required for the role. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Runnymede is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including check with past employers and ACRO Criminal Records Office.