Bilingual Teaching Assistant (EYFS & Primary - Epsom College Tokyo)

About Epsom College Tokyo Epsom College Tokyo is a new British international Preparatory School opening in Autumn 2027, located in Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, minutes from Tokyo Station. The school delivers the British National Curriculum to children aged 3–11, forming part of the global EDUC8 Group alongside Epsom College UK (est. 1855) and Epsom College Malaysia. Pupils progressing through Epsom Tokyo follow a clear, connected pathway: Primary (EYFS–Year 6) at Tokyo → Secondary boarding (Years 7–11) at Epsom College Malaysia → Sixth Form (Years 12–13) at Malaysia or Epsom College UK. Curriculum alignment between the schools is deliberate, and Tokyo teachers collaborate with Malaysia colleagues as part of that process. The school is pursuing COBIS pre-authorisation as its accreditation pathway. Regulatory approval to operate in Japan has been secured, facilities are confirmed, and early admissions engagement has begun. As this is a founding team, you will have the opportunity to join a project with momentum, not starting from nothing. Location: Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (near Tokyo Station) Start Date: Autumn 2027 (pre-opening from July 2027) Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-term Position Overview Epsom College Tokyo is seeking a dedicated and versatile Bilingual Teaching Assistant (English/Japanese) to join our founding team. As we open our doors in Autumn 2027, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of the British National Curriculum within a high-performance, nurturing environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture of a new preparatory school in the heart of Tokyo. Scope of Work Learning Support: Work in partnership with class teachers to support the education and care of pupils across EYFS and Primary (Years 1-4). Bilingual Facilitation: Act as a linguistic bridge, assisting pupils who are developing fluency in English and Japanese, and facilitating communication between the school and Japanese-speaking families. Classro