SEN Teacher (Learning Support) - Immediate Start

Korean International School; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

CPD training

Bonus on contract completion

Job summary

Korean International School (KIS) in Hong Kong seeks a SEN Teacher (Learning Support) to join immediately. You will design and deliver differentiated instruction, coordinate with Learning Support TAs, and lead IEP-based interventions to support diverse learners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Education/Special Education, a teaching qualification, and at least three years in learning support within a primary setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Special Education is required.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, PGDE or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of three years in a learning support role within a primary setting.
• Experience with English National Curriculum and IPC is preferred.
• Record of effective pedagogy in learning support and IEP development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review IEPs and student support plans.
• Provide targeted intervention in 1:1 or small groups using push-in/pull-out models.
• Monitor progress and communicate with multidisciplinary team, parents and staff.
• Conduct admissions screenings and advise on student placement and needs.
• Coordinate student support meetings, IEP reviews, and parent–teacher conferences.
• Strengthen home–school partnership to support students on the Learning Support Register.
• Contribute to professional development on neurodiversity and inclusion.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in inclusive education.

Skills

Verbal and written English comms

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with staff/parents

Educational technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Special Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE/PGDE or equivalent)

Job description

SEN Teacher (Learning Support) - Immediate Start

Primary Learning Support Teacher role focused on fostering a school-wide culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. You will collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to design and implement differentiated instruction, accommodation, and universal design for learning (UDL) strategies. You will lead, mentor and coordinate with Learning Support Teaching Assistants to optimise student support schedules, initiatives and provision.

Key responsibilities

Develop, implement and review individualised student support plans, including Individual Educational Programmes (IEP)

Provide targeted, evidence-based intervention to students in one-on-one or small group settings, utilising both in-class (push-in) and specialised (pull-out) models

Monitor and document student progress through formative assessment and maintain clear, ongoing communication with the multidisciplinary team, including school staff, parents and external specialists

Conduct admissions screenings and assess the learning needs of prospective students. Provide recommendations to the admissions team regarding student placement and necessary support structures to ensure a successful transition

Coordinate and participate in student support meetings, IEP reviews, Parent-Teacher Conferences and relevant Multidisciplinary Team Meetings

Strengthen home-school partnership and work collaboratively with parents to support students on Learning Support Register

Contribute to professional development on neurodiversity and community awareness initiatives

Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with best practices in inclusive and special education

About you

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or Special Education or a closely related field

A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent)

Minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in a learning support role within a primary mainstream educational setting

Experience with the English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is preferred

A proven record of effective pedagogical practice in learning support provision

Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating individualised student support plans and IEPs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, parents and external professionals

Strong organisational, interpersonal and motivational skills

Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools to enhance teaching, learning and student data management

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• CPD training
• Bonus upon successful completion of each contract

Korean International School (KIS) is an international school in Hong Kong that offers a through-train British curriculum, English medium education from Reception to 6th Form for English

Speaking Community in Hong Kong. KIS is an active member of the Cambridge International Curriculum Programme which provides us with teaching materials and support for all levels.

We are indeed proud to serve KIS which not only cater for Korean community’s needs, but also welcome an international body of students from over 25 countries.

Korean International School (KIS) is an international school in Hong Kong that offers a through-train British curriculum, English medium education from Reception to 6th Form for English

Speaking Community in Hong Kong. KIS is an active member of the Cambridge International Curriculum Programme which provides us with teaching materials and support for all levels.

We are indeed proud to serve KIS which not only cater for Korean community’s needs, but also welcome an international body of students from over 25 countries.

Korean International School (KIS) is an international school in Hong Kong that offers a through-train British curriculum, English medium education from Reception to 6th Form for English

Speaking Community in Hong Kong. KIS is an active member of the Cambridge International Curriculum Programme which provides us with teaching materials and support for all levels.

We are indeed proud to serve KIS which not only cater for Korean community’s needs, but also welcome an international body of students from over 25 countries.