Italian Speaking Teaching Assistant

Chalk Education
Published
January 13, 2026
Location
Central London, United Kingdom
Category
Primary  
Job Type

Description

A well-established and highly regarded bilingual primary school in Central London is seeking an Italian-speaking Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a school with a strong international ethos, supporting pupils in a stimulating, multilingual learning environment.

The Role:

  • Supporting children across Early Years and Primary phases within the classroom and through small group work

  • Using Italian language skills to support bilingual learning and communication

  • Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery, classroom organisation, and pupil engagement

  • Providing targeted support to pupils who may need additional academic or pastoral help

  • Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Fluent or near-fluent Italian speaker

  • Experience working with children in a school or early years setting (UK experience preferred but not essential)

  • A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Right to work in the UK and available for an immediate start

About the School (SIAL School):

  • A well-respected bilingual primary school with a strong academic reputation

  • Ofsted inspection highlights include:

    • High expectations of pupils

    • Strong leadership and clear educational vision

    • Positive behaviour and attitudes to learning

    • A curriculum that values language acquisition, culture, and international-mindedness

  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture

  • Well-resourced classrooms and engaged school community

What’s on Offer:

  • Full-time role (Monday–Friday)

  • Long-term placement with temp-to-perm potential

  • Competitive daily rate, paid weekly

  • Ongoing support and professional development

  • Immediate start available

If you are an Italian-speaking Teaching Assistant looking to develop your career in a high-quality bilingual school, this role offers an excellent long-term opportunity.

Apply now to be considered for an immediate start.

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

For more info please contact Reiss on 0203 657 8329.

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

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