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English teacher / language assistant jobs in Spain

Moderate demand in Spain. Spain runs several language-assistant routes. NALCAP is limited to US/Canada citizens; Meddeas and BEDA accept a wider range of nationalities with a degree and strong English. These carry a stipend, a visa and part-time hours, more a structured programme than an open job market.

Demand
Moderate demand
Qualification
A bachelor's degree and fluent or native English; a TEFL/TESOL certificate strengthens applications.
Recognition
Assistant roles are not a regulated profession; salaried teaching posts in schools may require formal teaching qualifications.
Language
Fluent English is the core; basic Spanish helps day to day.
Typical salary
Indicative only: language-assistant stipends are modest and part-time (roughly a few hundred euros up to ~€1,000/month depending on region and programme). Verify per programme.
Work-permit route
Language-assistant / cultural-exchange programme visa (Auxiliares, Meddeas, BEDA)
Official shortage status

Not catalogue-listed for most provincesThis is a programme-based route, not a shortage catalogue; eligibility depends on the specific programme and your nationality.

This is general information to help you get your bearings, not legal advice. Immigration rules, salary thresholds and shortage lists change often and every case is different, so for accurate details built around your situation, talk to a Visagrad specialist.

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