Teaching Assistant

The Alice Smith School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alice Smith School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support student learning in a nurturing environment. The role involves assisting in classroom activities, ensuring student well-being and involvement, and maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a solid understanding of safeguarding principles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children required.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices essential.
• Ability to speak additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing learning and managing classroom activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students by implementing safeguarding measures.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to prepare and implement learning resources.

Skills

Experience working with children

Understanding of Safeguarding

Ability to speak additional languages

Job description

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According to the words of our school song: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith started a movement with just two people. That single brave act sparked a positive chain reaction. She inspired other families to join her on her journey, creating a nurturing environment for generations of learners and a home away from home for thousands of families.

In that same vein, we keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by building a nurturing community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity and compassion.

To build a better world together.

Our purpose is embedded through our three strategic pillars:

Our People

We are a diverse collective of experts and curious minds, working together to push the boundaries of education to lead learning for an ever-changing world.

Our Students

We encourage students to explore different paths with courage and curiosity, in an environment that empowers them to make an impact as their best self.

Our World

We are a supportive, connected community that innovates, explores and learns together.

The Opportunity (Overview of the role)

The Teaching Assistant will work typically alongside the teacher in the classroom. They will support students in accessing learning, provide individualised or small-group assistance when needed, and help manage classroom activities. Additionally, they will assist with preparing learning materials, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and supporting students' academic and social development.

You will be required to demonstrate the ability to build positive relationships with both children and adults and work collaboratively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities. They will actively contribute to the learning environment, ensuring students are engaged, supported, and able to access the curriculum effectively.

Responsibilities/duties:

Ensure the safety and well-being of students by implementing safeguarding measures and monitoring adherence to school policies.

Support the planning and delivery of classroom activities, ensuring effective learning experiences for both individual and group instruction.

Encourage an inclusive and engaging learning environment, fostering student participation and promoting equity in the classroom.

Supervise students during classroom activities, school outings, and non-classroom times, ensuring adherence to school safety and behavior policies.

Assist in the development of student independence skills, including supporting personal hygiene, mobility, and social development where necessary.

Provide emotional and behavioral support to students, working with teachers and pastoral care teams to promote student well-being and resilience.

Collaborate with teaching staff to prepare and implement learning resources, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives and student needs.

Monitor and report on student progress and behavior, identifying areas for support and improvement in consultation with teachers.

Undertake administrative responsibilities, including maintaining student records, managing classroom resources, and supporting data collection for performance tracking.

Implement behavior management strategies in line with school policies, supporting a positive learning environment and promoting self-regulation among students.

Assist in adapting learning materials and instructional approaches to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with additional learning requirements.

Engage in professional development activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in supporting student learning.

Work proactively as part of the school team, supporting school-wide initiatives and ensuring effective communication between staff, students, and parents.

Perform other duties as required, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to school needs within the scope of the role.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, reporting any concerns and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment.

Demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous development.

Adhere to the school's policies and procedures.

All staff are responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is central to everything we do, adopting a whole-school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for more information.

Safe Recruitment Practices:

As a school with a diverse collective of experts, we uphold recruitment protocols that adhere to the highest possible international standards. We conduct thorough pre-employment checks on candidate references and verify qualifications. If you require further information regarding the School's 'Pre-Appointment Checks,' please liaise with our People and Culture representative, as the process may vary for individuals of different nationalities.

We prioritise the careful scrutiny of checks as they are essential in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students. By maintaining stringent recruitment practices, we aim to provide a nurturing and protected learning environment for all our students.

The duties and responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time according to the changing demands of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Head of School and school leadership in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post holder.

Selection Criteria :

Experience working with children

Understanding of Safeguarding

Ability to speak additional languages

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as a teacher aide? Do you have experience working with children? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How would you rate your English language skills? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

The Alice Smith School is one of the most prestigious and respected British international schools in Asia. It has an established reputation for excellence, and as a not-for-profit educational foundation, all the school’s resources are focused on the wellbeing of students. The school is one of the first schools in Malaysia and earliest in South East Asia and wider afield to be accredited as a British School Overseas by the Department for Education in London and is graded as outstanding.

The School resides on two campuses. The Primary Campus caters to students from Pre-school to Year 6 in the city centre, while the beautiful purpose-built Secondary Campus in Equine Park situated on 25 acres of land caters to students from Years 7 to 13 and offers GCSEs and A Levels.

Since its founding in 1946, the school has grown into a diverse and dynamic community with 1,600 students from close to 50 different nations. The core of the student body comprises the founder nationalities of Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and later as the school matured, the children of alumni. With more than 70 years of history, the school has a rich educational heritage and an extensive web of alumni globally.

The school is a member of FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia), COBIS (Council of British International Schools), ISC (Independent Schools Council), EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools), and CIS (Council of International Schools).

The Alice Smith School is anchored in the English National Curriculum. The school is committed to leading excellence in learning, teaching and curriculum creativity. We provide a stimulating, challenging and joyful ethos where every individual is valued and their achievements celebrated.

We value, and aim to educate, the whole child. We want our students to lead successful adult lives, enriched and empowered by a passion for lifelong learning. Our teachers are not simply concerned with the transfer of academic knowledge and skills; we deliberately develop values and wider understanding.

Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to stimulate every student’s capacity to learn whilst providing the opportunity to develop higher-level thinking skills including creativity, problem solving and highly effective communication.

Reflecting the very best of British education provision enhanced and enriched by our international context, our students are encouraged to become proficient lifelong learners through the explicit development of the KLASS learner attributes:

Happiness and Health

Respect

Community Mindedness

Communication

Problem Solving

Visit www.alice-smith.edu.my for more details.

The Alice Smith School is one of the most prestigious and respected British international schools in Asia. It has an established reputation for excellence, and as a not-for-profit educational foundation, all the school’s resources are focused on the wellbeing of students. The school is one of the first schools in Malaysia and earliest in South East Asia and wider afield to be accredited as a British School Overseas by the Department for Education in London and is graded as outstanding.

The School resides on two campuses. The Primary Campus caters to students from Pre-school to Year 6 in the city centre, while the beautiful purpose-built Secondary Campus in Equine Park situated on 25 acres of land caters to students from Years 7 to 13 and offers GCSEs and A Levels.

Since its founding in 1946, the school has grown into a diverse and dynamic community with 1,600 students from close to 50 different nations. The core of the student body comprises the founder nationalities of Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and later as the school matured, the children of alumni. With more than 70 years of history, the school has a rich educational heritage and an extensive web of alumni globally.

The school is a member of FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia), COBIS (Council of British International Schools), ISC (Independent Schools Council), EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools), and CIS (Council of International Schools).

The Alice Smith School is anchored in the English National Curriculum. The school is committed to leading excellence in learning, teaching and curriculum creativity. We provide a stimulating, challenging and joyful ethos where every individual is valued and their achievements celebrated.

We value, and aim to educate, the whole child. We want our students to lead successful adult lives, enriched and empowered by a passion for lifelong learning. Our teachers are not simply concerned with the transfer of academic knowledge and skills; we deliberately develop values and wider understanding.

Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to stimulate every student’s capacity to learn whilst providing the opportunity to develop higher-level thinking skills including creativity, problem solving and highly effective communication.

Reflecting the very best of British education provision enhanced and enriched by our international context, our students are encouraged to become proficient lifelong learners through the explicit development of the KLASS learner attributes:

Happiness and Health

Respect

Community Mindedness

Communication

Problem Solving

Visit www.alice-smith.edu.my for more details.

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