Teaching Assistant

There are currently around 730 children and young people learning and playing at our modern Phorms Campus Hamburg with Nursery, Primary and Secondary including Upper Secondary School with Abitur. Our concept is based on bilingual education using the immersion method, multilingualism through language-sensitive teaching, as well as personalised learning. Our competent and engaged pedagogical team appreciates the school’s family-like atmosphere as well as the very central and convenient location and the innovative equipment. The special characteristic of our campus is the internationality and multilingualism of the entire school community – in its diversity it’s a reflection of Hamburg. Phorms Hamburg is part of the Phorms Education SE network of bilingual schools and nurseries, which has been enriching the educational landscape in Germany since 2006.

For our Primary School in Hamburg we are looking for a motivated and qualified

Teaching Assistant

(part-time/full-time, starting 01.01.2027)

Our Benefits

At our bilingual primary school in vibrant, maritime Hamburg, being a Teaching Assistant means guiding our youngest learners on a daily journey of discovery. You will help spark curiosity, making learning playful and tangible. You will join an open-minded, international team that brings global perspectives and a love for languages into everyday school life.

• Attractive salary with additional benefits such as lunch allowance, monthly public transport ticket or Edenred City Card, company pension scheme, Urban Sports Club company membership and access to a Corporate Benefits Portal
• 30 days of leave per calendar year
• Five days of fully paid leave per year to care for a sick child, plus discounted nursery and school places for employees' children at Phorms
• Relocation allowance and support securing residency and work permits
• Professional development opportunities
• Small class sizes and personalised learning, supported by modern facilities and technology, including interactive whiteboards, laptop-equipped classrooms, a learning centre and dedicated IT support
• Innovative technologies and pedagogy to implement our curriculum
• Short internal administrative processes: uncomplicated purchasing and reimbursement of expenses
• Great onboarding and Buddy-system

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers with day-to-day lesson-related tasks
• Independent planning and implementation of activities in the after-school and holiday care
• Communicating with parents, colleagues and external organizations
• Helping to decorate and organize the classroom, supervising school trips and breaks

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar qualification in Education or Childcare as well as very good professional knowledge
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• English at C2 level and an interest in learning German with the commitment to achieve a competent level
• Open-minded, flexible, and solution-focused
• Identification with our pedagogical concept and motivation to implement it creatively and collaboratively as part of a team

Are you excited about making a difference, bringing your own ideas to the classroom and helping us shape the future of education? We would love to hear from you. Apply now via our website. You can find out more about Phorms and our opportunities in Hamburg at jobs.phorms.de . If you have any questions, please contact Sandra, via [email protected] .

We look forward to receiving your application!