Bilingual Teaching Assistant (Japanese/English)

Job DescriptionBilingual Teaching Assistants (English/Japanese)We are recruiting bilingual Teaching Assistants fluent in both English and Japanese to support our founding classroom team. In a school where many families will be Japanese-speaking, these are essential roles.Many children will be navigating English-medium education for the first time, and bilingual TAs are central to how the school functions every day.Bilingual Teaching Assistant, EYFSYou will work alongside the EYFS teacher to support children's transition into school life and their early development in both English and Japanese. Experience or a strong interest in early childhood education is expected.Bilingual Teaching Assistant — Primary (Years 1–4)Working closely with class teachers, you will help pupils access the British National Curriculum, support language development in English, and act as a bridge between the school and Japanese-speaking families. Experience in a primary classroom is desirable but not essential.All bilingual TA candidates must demonstrate fluency in both English and Japanese, spoken and written. Experience supporting children with additional language needs, or in a bilingual or international school setting, would be welcome.Essential Qualifications and ExperienceFluency in both English and Japanese, spoken and written. High school diploma or equivalent; further education in a relevant field is an advantage. A commitment to child safeguarding and wellbeing. The ability to support children's learning, communication and emotional wellbeing across EYFS and primary year groups. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with Japanese-speaking families. Reliability and a proactive approach to the role.Desirable ExperienceExperience working in a school, nursery or childcare setting. Experience supporting children with additional language or learning needs. Familiarity with the British National Curriculum or international school environments. A qualification in early childhood education, child development or a related field.Personal AttributesWarmth, patience, and a genuine enjoyment of working with young childrenCultural sensitivity and ease in bridging Japanese and international school culturesCollaborative spirit and the ability to work closely with class teachers and wider school staffCalm, attentive, and responsive in a busy, dynamic classroom environmentEagerness to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a values-led school communitySafeguardingEpsom College Tokyo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including criminal record checks in relevant jurisdictions, in line with international safer recruitment standards.Epsom College Tokyo is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.