Parent Funded Educational Assistant

The English Schools Foundation (ESF); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) Bradbury School in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant, Learning Diversity (Parent Funded) to support a Year 6 student on a 1-to-1 basis. The role runs up to 35 hours per week on a temporary contract, starting as soon as possible.

You will assist with the student's educational, social and emotional development, collaborate with the Learning Diversity Team and classroom teachers, and help plan personalised resources.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school-aged children is ideal.
• Experience working with children with special needs is ideal.
• Enthusiasm and connecting with the student are essential.
• A playful but firm approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the education and playful supervision of an individual student within an inclusive learning environment, including break and lunchtimes.
• To assist with the educational, social, and emotional development of the student.
• To work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Team and class teachers in the implementation of individualised support for learning, behaviour and interventions.
• To closely liaise with Learning Diversity and class teachers to communicate the student’s responses to various tasks or other data as may be requested.
• To plan and create alternative resources for the student where appropriate.
• To provide integration support for the student outside of the classroom, including access to field trips, educational visits, whole-school activities, and unstructured break times.

Skills

1:1 student support

Job description

We are seeking a part-time, temporary Educational Assistant, Learning Diversity (Parent Funded), to work with us at Bradbury School for up to 35 hours per week, starting as soon as possible. This will be a 1 to 1 student support role with a Year 6 child. The candidate will be supporting learning and its personalisation, brain breaks and passion projects. This requires energy, humour and enthusiasm to ensurethe student stays engaged.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the education and playful supervision of an individual student within an inclusive learning environment, including break and lunchtimes.

Support for Learning and Teaching:

• To assist with the educational, social, and emotional development of the student
• To work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Team and class teachers in the implementation of individualised support for learning, behaviour and interventions
• To closely liaise with Learning Diversity and class teachers to communicate the student’s responses to various tasks or other data as may be requested
• To plan and create alternative resources for the student where appropriate
• To provide integration support for the student outside of the classroom, including access to field trips, educational visits, whole-school activities, and unstructured break times

Bradbury School Standards

• To approach the role with enthusiasm, energy and playfulness.

Please note that the position will be on a temporary contract, but we envisage that this student will require support to the end of Year 6.

Requirements

• Experience working with primary school-aged children is ideal
• Experience working with children with special needs is ideal
• Enthusiasm and connecting with the student are essential
• A playful but firm approach is essential

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid 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

ESF Bradbury School offers a safe, caring and fun environment, providing children with an all-round education of the very highest quality. We pride ourselve on The calibre of all of our staff and the positive, encouraging approach in our classrooms produce outstanding results. We encourage our children to become independent thinkers who care about the world around them – through an active sustainability approach – and to develop the skills required to become lifelong learners and leaders. We place a high importance on partnership with parents and see this as a cornerstone of how we operate on a daily basis. Our Parent Teacher Association is active and hardworking, contributing much to the life of our school. We are governed by a knowledgeable School Council.

https://bradbury.esf.edu.hk