Teacher Assistant

Asia Pacific Schools; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pacific Schools in Malaysia seeks a dedicated Teacher Aide to support preschool learners and assist teachers in daily classroom activities. You will work with small groups, help prepare displays, and monitor student wellbeing.

We value patient, friendly individuals who can guide children in Bahasa Malaysia and English. The role offers a collaborative team environment, safeguarding commitments, and opportunities to contribute to student development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess at least a Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent
• Preferably with minimum three (3) year’s of preschool teaching experience. However, fresh graduates with a passion in preschool education is strongly encouraged to apply
• Able to guide and teach in languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English)

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher
• Provide regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters
• Establish good relationships with students, be a role model by presenting a positive personal image and respond appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Encourage students to act independently as appropriate
• Provide curricular clerical/admin support
• Prepare the classroom for lessons including display work under direction of the teacher
• Undertake student record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report information from parents to the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use
• Be aware of safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting concerns
• Maintain high standards of health and safety
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work as a team
• Assist in supervision of classroom and outdoor activities
• Contribute to the school’s ethos/aims
• Be aware of and support equal access to learning opportunities
• Attend relevant meetings
• Participate in training and appraisal where required
• Undertake any other duties required by SLT or Line Manager

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

To provide Amazing Learning opportunities so that students continually get better through the delivery of high-quality teaching and the creation of effective resources.

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support for students

• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher.
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher.
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters.
• Establish good relationships with students, be a role model by presenting a positive personal image and respond appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Encourage students to act independently as appropriate.

Support for Teachers

• Provide curricular clerical/admin support.
• Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons including display work as appropriate and clear afterwards.
• Undertake student record keeping as requested (for example, provide a written statement on student’s progress to the teacher).
• Support the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher.

Support for the Curriculum

• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
• Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all student have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and appraisal, where required.

Other Expectations

• To fully and positively participate in the school’s performance appraisal scheme in order to develop and enhance personal and service performance
• To undertake any other reasonable duties requested/assigned as required by SLT or Line Manager, especially with regard to the school’s administrative function
• To ensure that school policies including those relating to Safeguarding, Race Equality, Equal Opportunities, Code of Conduct and Health & Safety are adhered to.

(Please note that this Job Description sets out the main duties associated with the stated purpose of the post. It is assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature undertaken within the section are not excluded because they are not itemised. The duties of this post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation; changes in technology or policy and in that case appropriate training may be given to enable the post holder to undertake this new/varied work.)

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess at least a Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or its equivalent

Preferably with minimum three (3) year’ of preschool teaching experience. However, fresh graduates with a passion in preschool education is strongly encouraged to apply

Able to guide and teach in languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English)

Person specification

Patient and supportive approach to the teaching and learning process

Friendly and loving towards children

Must ensure the safety and well-being of children during activities/study sessions

A team player and flexible to meet the needs of the preschool operational needs

Must be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people they are responsible for or come into contact with

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 ways of thinking 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

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 is able to 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 of 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

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.

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As part of International Schools Partnership - iSP, we belong to a global family dedicated to growing curious, confident minds. Every person in our community is a lifelong learner be it a student, teacher or a member of staff.

Asia Pacific Schools comprises two diverse yet closely aligned schools - Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS) and Asia Pacific International School (APIS), and it fosters strong collaboration among educators from diverse countries and cultures. Both schools share a unified vision - to value respect, integrity, and excellence, and recognise each student's uniqueness to support their academic and personal growth.

As part of International Schools Partnership - iSP, we belong to a global family dedicated to growing curious, confident minds. Every person in our community is a lifelong learner be it a student, teacher or a member of staff.

Asia Pacific Schools comprises two diverse yet closely aligned schools - Asia Pacific Smart School (APSS) and Asia Pacific International School (APIS), and it fosters strong collaboration among educators from diverse countries and cultures. Both schools share a unified vision - to value respect, integrity, and excellence, and recognise each student's uniqueness to support their academic and personal growth.

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