Teaching Assistant for Learning Development Department

Overall Purpose:       

To support the department in our mission: to support students socially, emotionally and academically to help them to achieve their potential as learners and to participate fully in school life.

The ability to support the teaching and learning of Chinese, Mathematics or Science up to IGCSE level would be a considerable advantage.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To provide support and interventions for a particular group of students individually or in small groups, as directed by the Head of the Learning Development Department

• To plan a programme of support with the guidance of the Head of the Learning Development Department to agreed deadlines and in agreed formats

• To regularly liaise with the Head of the Learning Development Department regarding the support and interventions provided

• To help with differentiating lesson content and instruction, as well as the scaffolding of tasks

• To liaise with and facilitate staff training to promote capacity of technical and academic language

• Add relevant observations and strategies used to the individual learner profiles

• Feed knowledge of the learners’ understanding of key concepts into the teacher’s assessment and planning where appropriate

• To develop and maintain a good home-school partnership with the guidance of the Head of the Learning Development Department; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of pupils

General Responsibilities:

To assist teachers with the well-being and safety of High School students. Any other non-teaching duties that may be assigned by the Senior School Principal or teachers

School working hours are from 7.45am to 4.15pm.

Promote the School’s Lasallian values

Be a positive role model for students

Set high expectations

Promote cohesion and collegiality in professional relationships

To understand and apply school policies

To maintain professionalism and confidentiality inside and outside the workplace. This includes keeping updated on Child Protection issues and internet safety and having a working knowledge of the pastoral care system within the school.

Other reasonable requests made by the Principal.

Attend professional learning and coaching sessions with the Head of the Learning Development Department

To participate in the expected appraisal process which is geared towards professional growth and development.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications and Skills

●       Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

The ability to support the teaching and learning of Chinese, Mathematics or Science up to IGCSE level would be a considerable advantage.