Assistant Teacher

Hatching Time; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Malaysia seeks a dedicated individual to support children with special needs. The role involves providing individualized assistance, developing learning activities, and motivating pupils in a creative environment. Candidates should possess at least a Diploma in Special Needs or a related field, communicate well in English, and have skills in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. This position requires teamwork, patience, and a passion for helping others, providing a fulfilling career in education.

Qualifications

• At least a Diploma in Special Needs, Early Education, or Psychology is required.
• Effective communication in English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia is a plus.
• Must be mature, responsible, and creative.
• Self-motivated, patient, and passionate about working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with special needs on an individual or small group basis.
• Give extra help to children for whom English is not their first language.
• Develop learning activities and adapt materials accordingly.
• Motivate and encourage pupils.
• Assist with marking and correcting work.
• Attend meetings and reviews.
• Help with school events, trips, and activities.

Skills

Communication in English

Knowledge of Mandarin

Knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia

Creativity

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Special Needs/Early Education/Psychology

Job description

Possess at least a Diploma in Special Needs/Early Education/Psychology

Able to communicate well in English

Knowledge of Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia will be an added advantage

Mature and responsible

Creative and able to think out of the box

Self-motivated, patient and passionate

Able to work in team as well as work independently

Able to work over time

Able to work in Petaling Jaya OR Cheras

Key Responsibilities:

Providing support to children with special needs on an individual, class or small group basis

Giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language

Helping develop programmes of learning activities and to adapt appropriate materials

Motivating and encouraging pupils

Assisting with marking and correcting work

Attending meetings and reviews

• Helping with school events, trips, and activities