Kowloon Junior School - Educational Assistant (October 2026 - June 2027)

English Schools Foundation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

English Schools Foundation (ESF) Kowloon Junior School in Hong Kong is seeking an enthusiastic Educational Assistant for October 2026 to June 2027 on a term-time, full-time contract.

You will support learning across the primary phase, assist with Individual Education Programs, help students access curriculum and activities, and collaborate with teachers to monitor progress and student well-being.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Experience as Educational Assistant or similar role preferred.
• Comfortable supporting primary-age pupils across subjects.
• Ability to implement Individual Education Programs with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching across the primary phase.
• Assist in development and monitoring of Individual Education Programs for students.
• Support students in mainstream classes including PE and swimming.
• Maintain student records and assist with data entry.
• Support students with social/emotional needs and behaviour support.
• Assist with classroom/admin duties to enable smooth learning.

Skills

Fluent English

Group work with children

Team collaboration

Support for learning/teaching

Job description

Kowloon Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and exemplary Educational Assistant to work with our team from October 2026 to June 2027. This position will be a term-time temporary full time contract. While our goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable working with groups of children across the primary phase and passionate about learning to achieve our vision of “Success for Every Child”.

The main role of the Educational Assistant is to:

Main Accountabilities

• Support for Learning and Teaching
• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils
• Assist in the implementation and planning of Individual Education Programs for students and the monitoring of students’ academic progress
• Support students in mainstream classes including all academic subjects and all aspects of PE including swimming and field sports
• Assist students to access the curriculum safely. Matters relating to health and safety ultimately remain the teachers’ responsibility.
• Assist in the maintaining of student records
• Support students with emotional / behavioural problems and help develop their social skills / behaviours, including the implementation of behaviour modification programs when required
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom, including supporting access to camps, educational visits and whole school activities, to enable students to fully participate in activities
• Assist students with personal care needs (e.g. toileting, changing clothes)
• Monitor students’ responses to learning tasks through a range of assessment activities, providing feedback to teachers

Administrative Duties

• Prepare and present displays of students' work: teachers will make professional decisions in determining what material is displayed
• Support teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support Learning and Teaching
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the teachers / managers require, including: Collecting money; Copy typing and Inputting student data; Producing class lists; Record keeping, Filing; Collating material; Stocktaking; Cataloguing, preparing, issuing and maintaining equipment and materials and Ordering supplies and equipment

Standards and Quality Assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the School and Department by behaviours which display concern for the student as a whole person, tact, discretion, confidentiality and the willingness to work as a member of a team
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Work collaboratively with teachers
• Attend team and staff meetings as requested
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Manager or School Principal
• Recognize and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, following relevant policies and procedures
• To perform other duties and assume accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives

Main Accountabilities / Requirements

• Build and maintain successful relationship with students, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and are concerned for their development as learners
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work effectively with individual students, small group and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• Contribute to a range of teaching and learning activities
• Knowledge: Sufficient knowledge, expertise and awareness of students’ social, emotional and learning needs to work effective with teachers as part of a professional team
• The successful candidate must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid dependent visa to work in Hong Kong

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment.

We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds. There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team

KJS is one of the primary schools under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong, and is a large, well-established five form entry school catering for 900 students from Year 1 to Year 6, and is an IB World School.

Teaching and learning at KJS is rich in inquiry and underpinned by a rigorous approach to pedagogy and practice.

At KJS, our staff work in close partnership to realise our School Vision of “Success for Every Child”.

Our aim is to help students develop the confidence, self-esteem and motivation necessary to “become lifelong learners who are empowered to take action to make a positive difference in the world”.

We are committed to achieving our vision by:

• Being internationally minded.
• Our commitment to developing a community of learners.
• Developing independence and collaboration in pursuit of excellence.
• Valuing mistakes as learning opportunities and recognising endeavour.
• Treating others as we would like to be treated.
• Recognizing, respecting and actively seeking the ideas and opinions of others.
• Encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Having high expectations of ourselves and others.
• Promoting physical, social and emotional well-being across the community.
• Demonstrating our values through responsible action.

https://kjs.esf.edu.hk

Our vision is for every student to be the best that they can be.

Our mission is to inspire creativity and nurture global citizens and leaders of the future.

We do this by creating joyful learning environments, led by a community of exceptional teachers who bring out the best in every child through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

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