Learning Support Assistant

SIR MANASSEH MEYER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SIR MANASSEH MEYER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD. invites applications for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide learning support across classes and within the SEN department for students on the SEN register or with additional needs.

You will assist classroom teachers to enhance the learning environment and support developmental and educational needs. The successful candidate will have qualifications in early childhood development and special educational needs, at least 2 years of

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in early childhood development and special educational needs.
• At least 2 years relevant experience working with children with special needs or in a similar capacity preferred.
• Experience supporting students in developing their phonics skills and effectively utilising phonics programmes.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Good levels of written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students.
• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support across classes and within the SEN department for students on the SEN register or with additional needs.
• Assist classroom teachers to enhance the learning environment and support the developmental and educational needs of students.

Skills

Phonics support

Behaviour management

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

Early childhood development and special educational needs qualifications

Job description

SMMIS seeks an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide learning support across classes and within the SEN department for students who are on the SEN register or present with additional needs, and assist in providing support for the classroom teachers that enhances the learning environment and the developmental and educational needs of the students’.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications in early childhood development and special educational needs

• At least 2 years relevant experience working with children with special needs or in a similar capacity preferred

• Experience supporting students in developing their phonics skills and effectively utilising phonics programmes.

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Good levels of written and spoken English

• Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students

• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, children and young people and expects all employees, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background screening will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All positions are subject to background check clearance and successful employment references.