Teaching Assistant

Tenby Education Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenby Education Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated early childhood assistant to support classroom instruction, supervise children during activities, meals, and outdoor play, and assist with behavior management in a caring preschool setting.

You will help prepare learning materials, maintain a safe, tidy classroom, provide one-on-one or small-group support, observe development, and collaborate with teachers to ensure smooth routines and positive, inclusive interactions.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to respond calmly to young children.
• Strong communication with children, teachers and parents.
• Teamwork and willingness to follow guidance.
• Observation skills to recognize milestones or concerns.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging children through play.
• Organizational skills for materials, routines, and tasks.
• Adaptability to changes in schedule or needs.
• Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or Lic. Educación Preescolar.
• TKT Training Course (no level specified).
• Experience with young children in educational or care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Classroom Instruction: assist lead teacher with lesson plans and activities.
• Supervise and Engage Children: monitor safety and promote positive behavior.
• Assist with Behavior Management: reinforce rules and social-emotional skills.
• Prepare Learning Materials: organize resources and displays for hands-on learning.
• Maintain a Safe and Clean Environment: keep spaces clean and hazards free.
• Provide Individualized Support: assist individuals or small groups as needed.
• Observe and Report: track development and communicate concerns to the lead teacher.
• Support Routines and Transitions: help with arrivals, meals, toileting, rests.
• Encourage Positive Interaction: model respectful and inclusive behavior.
• Collaborate with Team Members: work with staff to maintain teaching consistency.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Observation skills

Creativity and enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TKT Training Course

Job description

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Support Classroom Instruction Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans, learning activities, and educational games that align with the preschool curriculum.
• Supervise and Engage Children Monitor children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and outdoor play to ensure safety and promote positive behavior.
• Assist with Behavior Management Reinforce classroom rules and help guide children in developing appropriate social and emotional skills.
• Prepare Learning Materials Help set up and organize classroom materials, resources, and displays to support hands‑on learning and creativity.
• Maintain a Safe and Clean Environment Ensure classroom spaces are clean, organized, and free from hazards; assist with sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment.
• Provide Individualized Support Offer one‑on‑one or small group assistance to children who need extra help with activities or emotional support.
• Observe and Report Observe children's development and behavior; communicate concerns or notable progress to the lead teacher.
• Support Routines and Transitions Help children with daily routines such as arrivals, departures, toileting, meals, and rest time, fostering independence and consistency.
• Encourage Positive Interaction Model respectful, inclusive, and cooperative behavior to promote a positive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with Team Members Work closely with the lead teacher and other staff to ensure consistency in teaching practices and child care.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Patience and empathy – Ability to respond calmly and kindly to young children
• Strong communication skills – With both children and adults (teachers, parents)
• Teamwork – Collaborative mindset and willingness to follow guidance
• Observation skills – Able to recognize developmental milestones or concerns
• Creativity and enthusiasm – Engaging children through play and learning
• Organizational skills – Managing materials, routines, and tasks efficiently
• Adaptability – Comfortable adjusting to changes in schedule or child needs
• Cultural sensitivity – Respectful and inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities
• Qualifications: Bachelor´s Degree – Lic. Educación Preescolar or equivalent (required)
• TKT Training Course – (no requirement level specified)
• Experience – Prior experience working with young children in an educational or care setting (preferred)

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. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety 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.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

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

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 post holders 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’ 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.