Primary Learning Support Specialist - February 2027

Markham College, Lima, Peru is seeking an inspirational Learning Support Specialist with Special Needs experience to start February 2027. In 2025 Markham's Primary Years Program received IBO accreditation. This aligns our program to the Secondary IBDP curriculum as well as the engaging and immersive learning environment of our new building.

We invite applications from educators and psychologists with special needs experience at the Primary level. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and equivalent teaching qualification (licenciatura en psicología o educación). Additionally candidates must have a minimum of CAE level of English or equivalent.

Established in 1946, Markham College is a bilingual Peruvian international school with a British Heritage. We are a non-profit, co-ed day school for children from 3-18 years of age. Our vision is to empower everyone to be agents of positive change in Peru and beyond. We implement the IBDP and IGCSE curriculum in Secondary, the PYP curriculum for our Primary students, and in Early Years we follow the British National Curriculum.

All of our programs are underpinned by our values: respect for self, respect for others and respect for the world around us.

Markham is a regional leader in education. Our forward-thinking and self-improving approach is embedded into our newest state-of-the-art Primary educational facility, inaugurated in 2024.



It reflects the school's move away from the traditional four-wall classroom, by providing adaptable learning spaces that encourage independent learning and develop new ways of collaborating across groups and disciplines in our 'Learning Communities'.

To apply please make a profile on Markham’s recruitment system uploading your CV and cover letter of no more than two pages. Once you have made a profile you can apply for open positions. Deadline: October 12, 2026. Early application is encouraged.

Start Date: Our academic year begins in March and ends in December. Successful applicants will take up their position in February 2027. We have 2 campuses in Lima Peru, The Early Years & Primary School campus is located in Surco and the Secondary School campus is located in Miraflores.

Markham College is an Equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We select staff who understand and share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtaining a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country where the applicant last resided or was employed, which may include Disclosure & Barring checks.

Further Information

Information about Markham College can be found at www.markham.edu.pe

Follow us on IG @markhamcollegeperu [email protected]

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📌 Primary Learning Support Specialist (Santiago de Surco)
🏢 Markham College Peru
📍 Santiago de Surco