Primary School Language Teaching Assistant (Bilingual Chinese)

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA East is seeking a Primary School Language Teaching Assistant (Bilingual Chinese) to enhance the learning experience in the classroom. The role includes collaborating with teachers, supporting students’ Chinese learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Candidates should hold a diploma in a related field and have a strong command of both Chinese and English, alongside experience working with young learners.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 - 2 years of relevant experience.
• Passionate about working with young children.
• Experience working with students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to plan learning engagements.
• Assist in delivering targeted support in the classroom.
• Monitor and document student learning and well-being.

Skills

Interest in Chinese language

Native proficiency in Chinese

Competent in spoken and written English

Team player

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma in related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

Tools

Google platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

UWCSEA East has a vacancy for a Primary School Language Teaching Assistant (Bilingual Chinese) to join the team.

Reporting to theHead of K-8 Chinese, the Chinese Language teacher assistant (TA) will assist and support learning within the classroom environment and other settings to their allocated students in support of their Chinese learning

Main Responsibilities

Pre-lesson Support

• Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement learning engagements based on student progress

• Support students during break times as well as arrival and departure as required

• Assist teachers in all aspects of classroom routines and curriculum, including programme delivery, setting up/dismantling of displays, organisation of resources

• Assist teachers to produce, organise and maintain Mandarin teaching materials and resources (physical and electronic media)

• Collaborate with the other Teaching Assistants to support the needs of the department

During Lesson Support

• Assist in delivering targeted support within the classroom environment and other settings to allocated students under the guidance of the teacher

• Communicate effectively with students and ensure that their learning is prioritised and supported fully and appropriately

• Lead the learning with students in a one to one situation or in small groups as indicated by the teachers

• Support children across the curriculum, with a particular focus on speaking, reading and writing

• Use technology to support children’s learning

• Engage in all aspects of student learning and curriculum, including programme delivery

Documentation

• Monitor and document student learning, well-being and behaviour in an effort to better meet student's needs and goals

• Observe the student and take anecdotal notes to inform the planning of appropriate next steps

• Assist with administrative duties, e.g. organisation of student’s learning data

Supporting A Positive Learning Environment

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrating a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.

• Build positive, productive relationships with the students to support their engagement and learning, including building opportunities to draw on student interests and strengths within the learning programme

• Support the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment

Other

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of individual/family circumstances.

• Abide by the school’s policies and practices, including the professional code of conduct.

• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions within the school setting and in school business.

• Engage in and complete all required safeguarding training and use relevant College systems.

• Use initiative to take on additional responsibilities as and when required.

• Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs with similar levels of responsibility and complexity to the assigned job grade as may be reasonably requested by the line manager and/or the College.

Person Specifications

Qualification

• Essential: Diploma in related discipline

• Desirable: Bachelor's degree or above in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Chinese Language, Education.

Experience

• At least 1 -2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity

• Must be passionate about working with young children to positively impact their learning

Skills

• Have a strong interest in Chinese language

• Competent in spoken and written English and native proficiency level inChinese Language, speaking, reading and writing

• Able to work with 4 - 14 year olds

• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Willing to take on tasks outside classroom duties

• Able to work cohesively in a team-based environment as well as independently

• Must be able flexible, willing and able to adapt and change at short notice in response to student and school needs

• Physically fit and able to work with students including working on the floor with students, kneeling, supervising student up and down the stairs, outdoor duties, and accompanying students on outdoor activities, including off campus and multiple overnight camps

• Experience working with students is essential and experience working with young students would be advantageous

• A willingness to learn and a commitment to ongoing professional learning is essential to keep up-to date and continue to improve own practice

• Proficient with technology including Google platforms, Gmail and Google calendar and a working knowledge of Mac as well as Microsoft Office

Application

Apply via our portal by Friday, 25 July202511:59pm Singapore Time.

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.