TEACHER ASSISTANT

Tenby Schools; Selangor; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support high-quality learning and teaching. The role involves working closely with the class teacher to enhance student development and facilitating a positive classroom environment. Qualifications required include a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and relevant teaching certification. The position offers competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and a rewarding work culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

School fee discount for children of employees

Medical outpatient and insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to engage and motivate young students.

Responsibilities

• Assist with whole-class, small-group, and one-to-one learning activities.
• Support routines such as transitions and outdoor learning.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Motivating young students

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Qualified teaching certification

Job description

Purpose of Role

Teaching Assistants at Tenby Setia EcoHill play a vital role in supporting high‑quality learning and teaching within the classroom. Working closely with the class teacher, the TA helps to create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed learning environment where every child can thrive. The role exists to enhance the effectiveness of the class teacher by providing targeted support for individuals and groups, assisting with the delivery of teaching and learning activities, and contributing to pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development. By reinforcing clear routines, promoting learner independence, and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all children, the Teaching Assistant helps to secure meaningful progress and an excellent learning experience for every pupil.

About

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A‑Levels, starting at the nursery level. With over 800 students, we have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students' curiosity and growing their self‑confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

Key Benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision‑making.
• An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well‑being.
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• Competitive remuneration.
• School fee discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success.
• Treat everyone with care and respect.
• Operate effectively.
• Are financially responsible.
• Learn continuously.

For more information visit http://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com

Key Responsibilities

1. Support for Learning and Teaching
   • Work alongside the class teacher to deliver high‑quality learning experiences from Early Years to Year 2.
   • Assist with whole‑class, small‑group, and one‑to‑one learning activities across Literacy, Maths, Phonics, and thematic lessons.
   • Prepare and organise learning resources and maintain a purposeful classroom environment.
2. Phonics, Reading & Library Support
   • Deliver small group phonics sessions following the school’s phonics programme and teacher guidance.
   • Support guided reading groups, helping learners develop decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
   • Assist during library sessions, promoting reading for pleasure and supporting book selection.
3. Early Years Support
   • Contribute to play‑based learning through purposeful interactions and language modelling.
   • Support routines such as transitions, hygiene, snack time, and outdoor learning.
   • Assist with simple observations to inform Early Years assessment and planning.
4. Behaviour, Wellbeing & Inclusion
   • Model positive behaviour and help reinforce routines and expectations.
   • Provide nurturing support to learners who need emotional, behavioural, or social guidance.
   • Promote inclusion and adapt support to meet diverse learning needs.
5. Evidence & Feedback
   • Record simple observations during phonics, guided reading, and small‑group tasks.
   • Share key information with the class teacher to support planning and next steps.
6. Classroom Organisation & Safety
   • Help maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating indoor and outdoor environment.
   • Support arrival, dismissal, transitions, and supervision during breaks and school events.
   • Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
7. Professional Conduct & Collaboration
   • Maintain positive, professional relationships with learners, colleagues, and parents.
   • Participate in meetings and CPD when required.
   • Work flexibly across Early Years and Key Stage 1 to support smooth daily operations.

Line Management

Teaching Assistants report daily to the classroom teacher and work closely with them to support the smooth running of teaching and learning. They are line‑managed by the Head of Primary, who oversees their performance, professional conduct and ongoing development within the role.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education / bachelor’s degree in education or any other relevant fields.

Qualified teaching certification and experience in primary/elementary education.

Experience and Skills: Strong classroom management and instructional skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to engage and motivate young students.

ISP Core Competencies

Cognitive

• Curious and agile – Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating. Self‑motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary. Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action. Open‑minded; willing to try and test ideas. Challenges traditional methods and encourages new perspectives.
• Creative problem‑solver – Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions. Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities. Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components. Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships. Leverages data and information as critical components in decision‑making.

Interpersonal

• Empathetic and emotionally intelligent – Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships. Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions. Understands and respects others’ views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport. Self‑reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others. Manages and self‑regulates their emotions.
• Collaborative and communicative – Communicates openly, honestly and professionally. Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others’ inputs and ideas. Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others’ needs. Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others. Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution.

Self‑Leadership

• Amazing Learner – Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better. Humble, self‑aware and open about their own areas for growth. Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback. Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these. An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and can unlearn when new solutions are required.
• Resilient – Practices self‑care and encourages others to do the same. Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors. Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress. Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside their comfort zone. Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Digital

• Technologically literate – Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice. Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels. Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role. Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes. Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.

Global

• Values driven – Role models the ISP Principles. Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have. Demonstrates a multi‑cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures. Prioritises well‑being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others. Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.