Learning Support Specialist

The Energy Source; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Source is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. You will deliver 1:1 or small group literacy/numeracy support, tailor lesson plans to individual learning styles, and set SMART goals to meet each child's needs.

You will monitor progress, provide feedback to families, collaborate with the Occupational Therapy team, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based methods and relevant legislation. A multidisciplinary team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Learning Support or related field.
• Degree/Masters in Psychology, Special Needs Education or related field
• Familiarity with a multi-sensory approach is a plus
• Proficient in oral and written English communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programmes
• A highly reflective practitioner with a strong desire and interest in developing own skills which will enhance the learning experience of children (neurotypical and neurodiverse)
• Creative in developing lesson plans that meet the child's individual needs, strengths, and interests
• Capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Teach literacy and/or numeracy skills on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Formulate and review SMART goals specific to the child's learning needs.
• Develop individualised lesson plans that cater to the child's specific learning style.
• Explain the objectives of any intervention to clients, teachers and/or parents.
• Monitor and assess students' progress and provide frequent feedback to parents, teachers and other relevant parties.
• Support fine motor activities and develop handwriting skills in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team.
• Utilise fun and creative activities that include games, movement and multisensory techniques to help enhance the learning experience.
• Create and develop resources to support classroom learning and interventions.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with parents, external centres, schools, doctors and other relevant parties to ensure the child's goals are met and aligned.
• Provide timely and high-quality feedback to families about their child's progress and share strategies where applicable.
• Make informed judgements on when to consult with others.
• Conduct research and be up to date with the latest evidence and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation.
• Attend relevant meetings including progress, MDT, and Townhall.
• Complete admin for intervention and report writing to a high standard and in a timely manner.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Psychology or Special Needs Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Teach literacy and/or numeracy skills on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Formulate and review SMART goals specific to the child's learning needs.
• Develop individualised lesson plans that cater to the child's specific learning style.
• Explain the objectives of any intervention to clients, teachers and/or parents.
• Monitor and assess students' progress and provide frequent feedback to parents, teachers and other relevant parties.
• Support fine motor activities and develop handwriting skills in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy team.
• Utilise fun and creative activities that include games, movement and multisensory techniques to help enhance the learning experience.
• Create and develop resources to support classroom learning and interventions.

Liaise with and advise relevant parties:

• Liaise and work collaboratively with parents, external centres, schools, doctors and other relevant parties to ensure the child's goals are met and aligned.
• Provide timely and high-quality feedback to families about their child's progress and share strategies where applicable.
• Make informed judgements on when to consult with others.

Other:

• Conduct research and be up to date with the latest evidence and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation.
• To attend relevant meetings including progress, MDT, and Townhall.
• Complete admin for intervention and report writing to a high standard and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Learning Support or related field
• Degree/Masters in Psychology, Special Needs Education or related field
• Familiarity with a multi-sensory approach is a plus
• Proficient in oral and written English communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programmes
• A highly reflective practitioner with a strong desire and interest in developing own skills which will enhance the learning experience of children (neurotypical and neurodiverse)
• Creative in developing lesson plans that meet the child's individual needs, strengths, and interests
• Capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team