Teacher Assistant

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDSG LTD is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Lee Kong Chian Gardens School in Singapore. The role involves supporting classroom activities, preparing materials, assisting with lessons, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

You will help build positive student relationships, monitor progress, and participate in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘O' Levels 3 credits; or
• WPLN Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating clean, safe and conducive learning environment which promotes student learning and development
• Assist teachers in preparing and producing learning materials
• Assist and guide students in carrying out instructions and activities during lessons
• Build a strong relationship with students by exhibiting care, concern and encouragement
• Support teachers in determining individualised goals for each student to enhance their development
• Assist teachers in data collection to understand student profiles and monitor progress
• Implement students' behavioural plans and support in managing student behaviours under teacher supervision
• Proactively engage in professional development activities to facilitate ongoing knowledge and skills development

Education

GCE ‘O' Levels 3 credits

WPLN Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher Assistant at Lee Kong Chian Gardens School supports classroom activities by preparing materials, assisting students during lessons, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The role also involves building positive student relationships, supporting teachers in monitoring progress and behaviour, and participating in ongoing learning and development.

• Assist in creating clean, safe and conducive learning environment which promotes student learning and development
• Assist teachers in preparing and producing learning materials
• Assist and guide students in carrying out instructions and activities during lessons
• Build a strong relationship with students by exhibiting care, concern and encouragement
• Support teachers in determining individualised goals for each student to enhance their development
• Assist teachers in data collection to understand student profiles and monitor progress
• Implement students behavioural plans and support in managing student behaviours under teacher supervision
• Proactively engage in professional development activities to facilitate ongoing knowledge and skills development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum GCE ‘O' Levels 3 credits; or
• Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Passionate about each child's personal growth and open to new and innovative methods of teaching
• Able to work with children/youth ranging from 7 - 18 years of age with one or more learning difficulties
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work in a team with social workers, therapist and other teaching colleagues
• Work Location: Near Redhill MRT

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MINDSG LTD