Ad Hoc Relief Teacher Assistant

AWWA LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AWWA LTD. in Singapore is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support teachers in guiding and supervising students with disabilities.

You will help prepare and deliver lessons, assist in case conferences, and participate in hydrotherapy or swimming activities, while maintaining a safe and hygienic learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with behavior management, daily living skills training, and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with persons with disabilities is advantageous.
• Ability to contribute to group dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in guiding and supervising students.
• Assist teacher in lesson preparation and delivery implementing appropriate teaching strategies.
• Assist teacher in preparing case conference reports and participate in case conference discussions.
• Assist teacher in conducting hydrotherapy or swimming lessons.
• Assist teacher in managing students’ behavior using appropriate behavior intervention techniques.
• Supervise students during feeding, bathing, grooming, toilet training, and/or other daily living skills training sessions.
• Carry out administrative duties associated with classroom activities.
• Attend all meetings, case discussions, home visits, and other relevant staff development training.
• Share ideas with colleagues at class and/or department level.

Skills

Group dynamics

Education

Min. GCE O levels / ITE NITEC

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Quality Teaching and Learning

• Assist teacher in guiding/supervising students
• Assist teacher in lesson preparation and lesson delivery implementing appropriate teaching strategies for successful learning experience
• Assist teacher in preparing case conference reports and participate in case conference discussions
• Assist teacher in conducting hydrotherapy or swimming lessons
• Assist teacher in managing students’ behavior using appropriate behavior intervention techniques
• Supervise students during feeding, bathing, grooming, toilet training, and/or other daily living skills training sessions

CCA

• Facilitate and co-conduct CCA sessions

Contribution to school

• Actively participate in school initiatives to bring about school effectiveness and development

Collaboration

• Assist teacher in communicating to parents pertaining to student matters and class/school activities
• Work closely and effectively with parents/caregivers and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and other staff

Conducive Learning Environment

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment
• Assist teacher in maintaining the neatness and proper hygiene of the classroom
• Report any accident or injury, that may occur to students, to the Principal and submit the necessary report

Other expectations:

• Carry out administrative duties associated with classroom activities
• Attend all meetings, case discussions, home visits, and other relevant staff development training as and when required
• Share ideas with colleagues at class and/or department level

Note: The above activities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed

Job Specifications

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• Min. GCE ‘O’ Levels with credit in English or ITE NITEC

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

• Experience in working with persons with disabilities would be an advantage

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to contribute to group dynamics

Attributes (functional or leadership competencies)

• Display passion, commitment and willingness to go the extra mile