Bilingual Teaching Assistant

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Leading Researcher (R4); First Stage Researcher (R1); Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2027 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country: Japan

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Not Applicable

Hours Per Week: See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

Epsom College Tokyo is a new British international preparatory school scheduled to open in central Tokyo in Autumn 2027. The school will initially welcome pupils from EYFS to Year 4 and will expand progressively to Year 6.

The school forms part of the wider EDUC8 Group together with Epsom College UK and Epsom College Malaysia, delivering a British curriculum within an international educational environment.

As part of the founding phase of the school, we are recruiting bilingual Teaching Assistants to support pupils across EYFS and Primary phases and contribute to the establishment and development of a new international school community in Japan.

Work content and job description

The successful candidates will join the founding team of Epsom College Tokyo and support the establishment and operation of a new British international preparatory school in central Tokyo.

Bilingual Teaching Assistants will work closely with classroom teachers to support pupils’ learning, language development, and wellbeing across EYFS and Primary phases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting children’s learning, language development, and emotional wellbeing in the classroom
• Assisting pupils who are transitioning into English-medium education
• Facilitating communication between the school and Japanese-speaking families
• Providing translation and interpretation support as required
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment
• Supporting classroom activities, school events, and the wider life of the school
• Contributing positively to the culture and community of Epsom College Tokyo

Candidates must be fluent in both English and Japanese and be committed to supporting children in an international educational environment.

Assigned department

Newly established departments

Date of new establishment: September 2027

Work location

Address: 101-0047 Tokyo Chiyoda-ku, Uchikanda

Number of hired

Number of hired: 2 person(s)

Starting date: 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Job content supplemental explanation: Epsom College Tokyo is seeking bilingual Teaching Assistants (English/Japanese) to support EYFS and Primary classes. Responsibilities include supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing, facilitating communication with Japanese-speaking families, providing translation and interpretation support, and assisting children transitioning into English-medium education.

Where to apply

Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126070126&ln_jor=1

Additional Information

Benefits

Compensation

Annual salary: 3 million yen - 5 million yen

Wages description: Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and the School’s salary framework.

Working hours: 08:00-17:00

Employment type: Contract employee

Employment type description: Full-time fixed-term contract employee.

Contract period: Nontenured

Contract period description: Two-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to performance and school needs.

Probationary period: Probationary period present

Probationary period description: would be one academic term (usually between 3 to 4 months)

Various systems

Insurance

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

Supplementary explanation of compensation

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Epsom College Tokyo

Country: Japan

City: Tokyo

Contact

City: Tokyo