Parent Funded Educational Assistant

English Schools Foundation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradbury School at the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant for a 1:1 role with a Year 6 student. The position runs up to 35 hours per week, starting asap, with emphasis on engaging learning and personalised support.

You will collaborate with the Learning Diversity Team to implement tailored interventions, create resources, and support the student across classroom and non-classroom activities. A positive, energetic approach is required.

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

• Assist in education and playful supervision of an individual student within an inclusive learning environment, including break and lunchtimes.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Team and class teachers in implementing individualised support for learning, behaviour and interventions.
• Liaise with Learning Diversity and class teachers to communicate the student’s responses to tasks or data as requested.
• Plan and create alternative resources for the student where appropriate.
• Provide integration support for the student outside the classroom, including field trips and school activities.

Skills

Primary school experience

Special needs experience

Enthusiasm and engagement

Playful yet firm

Work eligibility HK

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 ensure the 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.

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.

Please contact Alan Tang @ 25748249 or Email: [e-mail]

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 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.