🇪🇸 Internship in Spain 📚 English Language Assistant in a Primary School 🌞🇪🇸

🌍 Introduction

If you’ve ever thought about teaching abroad but didn’t want the pressure of being a “perfect teacher” — this is exactly your kind of opportunity. In this role, you’re not just teaching English, you’re helping children build confidence, speak without fear, and enjoy learning. Plus, you’ll be living in Catalonia, one of Spain’s most vibrant and culturally rich regions.

💡 Did You Know? 🇪🇸
Catalonia has its own language (Catalan) alongside Spanish, and many schools actively promote multilingual education — making it one of the most dynamic regions in Europe for language learning.

📅 Activity Dates

🗓️ 17 January 2027 – 17 May 2027 (flexible)

⏰ Application Deadline

📅 18 June 2026

🌍 Eligible Countries

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇷🇸 Serbia

👩‍🏫 Activities & Methodology

✨ Support English learning for children aged 3–12
✨ Encourage students to speak confidently without fear
✨ Assist teachers in classroom activities
✨ Create a positive and engaging learning environment
✨ Help students use English in real-life communication
✨ Contribute to interactive and fun language exercises

💡 Did You Know? 🎓
Language assistant roles in Europe are one of the most accessible ways to gain teaching experience — even without formal teaching qualifications — because the focus is on communication and confidence rather than perfection.

🎯 Objectives

🎯 Gain real classroom experience in an international setting
🎯 Improve teaching and communication skills
🎯 Support children’s language development
🎯 Experience authentic life in Catalonia
🎯 Build a foundation for a future career in education

🏠 Accommodation & Living

🏡 Recommended to live in Berga (lively small city with full facilities)
🚌 Easy access to Barcelona by bus
🏔️ Close to Pyrenees and Catalan coast
🚗 Teachers may assist with transport to school

💰 Financial Conditions

💸 No financial compensation
💡 Opportunity to find private lessons or babysitting for additional income

✈️ Travel

🚍 Travel arrangements are participant’s responsibility

📜 Certification

📄 Practical teaching experience
📄 International exposure in education field

👤 Participant Profile

🌍 English level B2 or higher
🎓 Background in education or interest in teaching
🤝 Motivated, positive, and patient personality
👶 Comfortable working with children aged 3–12
✨ Focus on communication rather than perfection

🗣️ Working Language

🇬🇧 English

📩 Application Method

📧 Apply via school website

🔗 Application Link

🌐 https://agora.xtec.cat/esc-santa-maria-avia/

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