Teaching Assistant

The International School of Penang; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international school in George Town, Malaysia, is looking for a Teacher's Assistant to support the education and development of pupils. Responsibilities include assisting the classroom teacher, fostering positive relationships, promoting good behavior, and contributing to a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have a qualification in Education and experience with children. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a dynamic team, ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children is preferred.
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g., literacy.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in educating pupils.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils.
• Promote good pupil behavior and help manage conflicts.

Skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team

Education

Further qualification in Education

Job description

The International School of Penang – Batu Feringgi, Penang

To assist in the development of pupils’ education.

To assist the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of all pupils.

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

Assist with the planning of learning activities.

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.

Promote good pupil behavior, deal promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behavior.

Establish constructive relationships with parents/careers

Support teaching /senior staff with routine administration, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administration of coursework, etc.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

Job Requirement

Experience

Experience in teaching children of relevant

Qualifications

Further qualification in Education

Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

Knowledge & Skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier

Basic understanding of child development and learning

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Personal Attributes

Confidence, warmth, sensitivity, reliability, and enthusiasm

Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people