Relief Teaching Assistant

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) is seeking Primary School Teaching Assistants at the Dover campus to cover staff absences and maternity leave on short notice.

Successful candidates will support teachers and students aged 4–11, assist with instruction and monitoring of progress, and maintain confidentiality while contributing to a busy school schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum certificate/diploma in related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity is desirable.
• Competence using technology.

Responsibilities

• The TA will assist and deliver instruction within the classroom and other settings to their allocated students in support of their learning.
• Support student learning in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
• Communicate effectively with students to prioritise learning and ensure support.
• Engage in all aspects of student learning and curriculum, including programme delivery.
• Monitor and record student progress, wellbeing and behaviour to better meet student needs and goals.
• Support students during break times as well as arrival and departure in the bus bay as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of individual/family circumstances and any other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Technology competence

Education

Diploma/Certificate in related discipline

Job description

Inspire the next generation of change makers in a school driven by purpose.

UWCSEA is seeking Primary School Teaching Assistants who can work in our Dover campus as relief covers. The selected candidates will need to be available at short notice* during busy periods to cover staff absences and long-term covers such as maternity.

Main Responsibilities

• The teacher assistant (TA) will assist and deliver instruction within the classroom environment and other settings to their allocated students in support of their learning.
• To support student learning in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
• Communicate effectively with students and ensure that their learning is prioritised and supported fully and appropriately
• Engage in all aspects of student learning and curriculum, including programme delivery.
• Monitor and record student progress, well being and behaviour in an effort to better meet a student needs and goals
• Support students during break times as well as arrival and departure in the bus bay as required
• Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of individual/family circumstances and any other administrative duties as assigned

Person Specifications

• Minimum certificate/diploma in related discipline
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity is desirable.
• Competence using technology

In terms of qualities, the Relief Teaching Assistant will:

• have a caring and supportive approach to children aged 4-11
• be an excellent role model and be a team player
• be adaptable and open to change be able to work both under the direction of the teacher, and on their own initiative
• be appreciative of, and sensitive towards, children’s differing backgrounds
• be willing to learn and undertake training be professional in all interactions within the school setting abide by the school’s policies and practices, including the code of conduct and confidentiality

*may be contacted very early in the morning and must be available at short notice

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.