Part-Time Teaching Assistant (Instructional / English as Another Language)

ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking a part-time EAL Support position to assist students socially, emotionally, and academically. The role involves planning support programs, liaising with teaching staff, and maintaining communication with parents about student progress. Ideal candidates are proactive and able to uphold school values while supporting students in their learning journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students individually or in small groups.
• Plan a programme of support with the EAL coordinator.
• Liaise with teaching staff and parents about student progress.

Job description

We are seeking this position to start in January 2026 (negotiable).

Reporting to

EAL Coordinator

Position

Part Time (0.5 load)

Overall Purpose

To support the EAL department in our mission: to support students socially, emotionally and academically to help them to achieve their potential as learners and to participate fully in school life.

Specific Responsibilities

• To provide support and interventions for children, individually or in small groups, as directed by the EAL Coordinator.
• To plan a programme of support with the guidance of the EAL coordinator to agreed deadlines and in agreed formats.
• To regularly liaise with Head of Grades, Head of Faculties, Head of Departments, teaching staff and Homeroom teachers regarding the support and interventions provided.
• To help with differentiating lesson content and instruction, as well as the scaffolding of tasks.
• To liaise with and facilitate staff training to promote capacity of technical and academic language and current EAL trends.
• Add relevant observations and strategies used to the individual EAL learner profiles in the EAL registry.
• Feed knowledge of EAL learners’ understanding of key concepts into the teacher’s assessment and planning where appropriate.
• To develop and maintain a good home‑school partnership with the guidance of the EAL coordinator; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of pupils.

General Responsibilities

• To assist teachers with the well‑being and safety of High School students.
• Any other non‑teaching duties that may be assigned by the Senior School Principal or teachers.
• School working hours are from 7.15 am to 4.15pm.
• Promote the School’s Lasallian values.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Set high expectations.
• Promote cohesion and collegiality in professional relationships.
• To understand and apply school policies.
• To maintain professionalism and confidentiality inside and outside the workplace. This includes keeping updated on Child Protection issues and internet safety and having a working knowledge of the pastoral care system within the school.
• Other reasonable requests made by the Principal.
• Attend professional learning and coaching sessions with the EAL coordinator.

Only Singaporeans or PRs need apply. Interested parties please apply via current job portals.

Please visit our website at https://www.sji-international.com.sg/about/careers for more details.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.