Description:

We are looking for a kind, reliable and enthusiasticEnglish-speaking young woman (native speaker preferred) to support a bright andmotivated teenage student attending an international school in theBaranzate/Bollate area, north of Milan.

Our daughter is an intelligent, respectful, well-manneredand academically successful student who genuinely enjoys learning. She ishighly motivated, independent, and fully capable in her studies, with nointellectual disability, learning disorder, or physical disability.

She is currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate(IB) Diploma Programme and is thriving in a demanding academic environment. Shedoes not require formal teaching or subject tutoring; however, she benefitsfrom practical educational support that helps her remain fully engaged,organised, and safe throughout the school day.

Due to a neurological condition, she occasionallyexperiences brief seizures and periods of fatigue. These episodes have becomesignificantly less frequent over time, and her overall condition has improvedgreatly. However, occasional supervision and support within the schoolenvironment remain important to ensure her safety, wellbeing, and continuity oflearning.

We are therefore looking for someone who can be a supportivepresence during the school day: attentive when needed, yet able to step backand allow a teenager the independence and social space that is so important ather age.

Main Responsibilities

• Accompanying and discreetly supervising our daughterduring school hours and movements around the school campus.

• Helping ensure her safety in the event of occasionalabsence episodes.

• Taking accurate notes during lessons, particularly inmathematics and science subjects.

• Acting as a scribe when necessary, as handwriting can bechallenging due to graphomotor difficulties.

• Helping organise notes, assignments, deadlines, and studymaterials.

• Supporting planning, study skills, and academicorganisation.

• Reviewing classroom material when needed and helpingensure continuity in learning when fatigue or health-related interruptionsoccur.

• Providing occasional academic support by helping clarifyconcepts and reviewing lesson content, particularly in mathematics and sciencesubjects.

• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive socialinteractions with peers.

• Providing practical assistance during the school day whilepromoting autonomy and self-confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate does not necessarily need previousprofessional experience. We would be delighted to hear from universitystudents, recent graduates, gap-year students, or young professionals who areintelligent, caring, and eager to learn.

An academic background or strong interest in science,mathematics, medicine, neuroscience, psychology, biology, engineering,education, or related subjects would be particularly appreciated.

As our daughter is following the academically demandingInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, it is important that thesuccessful candidate feels comfortable following upper secondary-school levelcoursework, particularly in mathematics and the sciences.

The role does not involve formal teaching; however, thecandidate should be able to understand lesson content, take accurate notes,help organise and review material, and occasionally provide clarification oradditional explanations when needed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a native English speaker or has an excellent command ofEnglish.

• Is reliable, responsible, observant, and proactive.

• Is patient, kind, discreet, and emotionally intelligent.

• Has strong organisational skills.

• Has confidence with mathematics and science subjects.

• Can build a positive, respectful, and supportiverelationship with a teenager.

• Feels comfortable working within a school environment andinteracting professionally with teachers and staff.

• Is willing to learn about our daughter's condition and thesimple safety procedures associated with it (guidance and support will beprovided).

Important Information

• Our daughter is not intellectually impaired and does notrequire academic support because of learning difficulties. She is a capable,independent and successful student who simply benefits from additionalpractical support and supervision.

• We are looking for someone who understands how to bepresent and supportive without being intrusive, allowing her to maintain herindependence and develop friendships naturally with her peers.

Hours and Location

Approximately 18–24 hours per week, mainly during schoolhours in the morning and early afternoon.

The school is located in the Baranzate/Bollate area, northof Milan, and is easily reachable by public transport from central Milan. Weare also happy to arrange pick-up from a nearby metro or train station ifhelpful.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on availability,qualifications, and experience.

For the right candidate, we would also be open toconsidering a live-in / au pair arrangement, including accommodation, meals,and a financial allowance.

About the Position

This position would be ideal for someone interested ineducation, psychology, medicine, neuroscience, biology, mathematics,engineering, or related fields who would enjoy supporting a bright andmotivated student within an international academic environment.

The role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningfuldifference in the life of an exceptional young person while gaining valuableexperience in education, student support, and wellbeing.

If this sounds like a role that may interest you, we wouldlove to hear from you. Please send a brief introduction about yourself, youracademic background, availability, and contact details.