Learning Support Specialist – Classroom & SEL Champion

Malvern College Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Malvern College Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Learning Support / Educational Assistant to assist in the education and supervision of individual pupils within an inclusive classroom setting. The role focuses on removing barriers to learning and maximizing pupil achievements, under the direction of a qualified teacher.

The position is an immediate start on an Individual Service Provider contract, through the end of the current academic year (26-27).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) is desired.
• Experience in working within a LET at an International School is preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration.
• Sufficient knowledge, expertise, and awareness of pupils' social-emotional and learning needs to work effectively with teachers as part of a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, social, and emotional development of pupils.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Enhancement Team (LET) and subject teachers to implement Individualised Education Plans, Learning Enhancement Plans & Action Plans when required.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks and provide feedback to LET and subject teachers.
• Implement contingency and behavioural road maps for a pupil as directed by LET.
• Assist pupils in accessing the classroom safely and during transition times. Matters relating to health and safety ultimately remain the teacher’s responsibility.
• Provide support for pupils outside the classroom, including access to camps, educational visits, and whole school activities, to enable pupils to fully participate.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Malvern College Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Learning Support / Educational Assistant to assist in the education and supervision of individual pupils within an inclusive classroom setting. The role focuses on removing barriers to learning and maximizing pupil achievements, under the direction of a qualified teacher.

The position is an immediate start on an Individual Service Provider contract, through the end of the current academic year (26-27).