Teaching Assistant

DOVER COURT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (PTE.) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Court International School (DCIS) Singapore is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to join Pathway 2, supporting students aged 8–11 with additional and complex learning needs. The role involves working closely with classroom teachers to enable access to learning, develop independence and achieve individual goals within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Experience with neurodivergent learners is preferred, and applicants must have the right to work in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Experience with neurodiverse children and complex needs.
• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of Child Protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to support learning in English and Math.
• Regular participation in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with small groups and extend learning based on targets.
• Assist teachers with assessment and record keeping.
• Be involved in school trips and extra-curricular activities.
• Foster professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Undertake routine tasks and prepare class materials to support individual learners.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Admin coordination

Job description

Pathway 2 & 3 TAs will work closely with their classroom teacher and Pathway Leader to support students. They will provide additional supervision of students, small group and 1 to 1 interventions and support where needed.

Working in Pathway 2 or Pathway 3 Classes: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/dcis-singapore/academic-excellence/supportive-education

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the TA will aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will:

• Be committed to helping students with additional needs to feel valued, safe and well supported at school.
• Be committed to high achievement and ensuring progress for students of a wide range of learning dispositions and complex educational needs.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging and organised learning environment.
• Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools.

Learning and Teaching

• Support learning and teaching inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with small groups, extending their learning based on individual targets and formative assessment as directed by teacher.
• Assist class teacher in assessment and record keeping as directed.
• Be involved with school trips and extra-curricular activities.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with all children, colleagues, parents and the wider community.

Planning and Preparation

• Undertake routine tasks and supervisory as required.
• Assist teachers with preparation of class materials to support the individual needs of specific learners.
• Assist teachers with preparation of class materials to support the individual needs of specific learners.
• Ensure the teachers have all the resources required for teaching.

Engagement and Interaction

• Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of school Safeguarding policy and will follow the appropriate reporting procedure.
• Follow all the guidance laid out in our Code of Conduct, DCIS Teaching Assistant Standards, Child Safeguarding Policy and related policies.
• Be aware of and follow our Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring student well-being is our highest priority.
• Carefully observe students and actively supervise and participate during break duties.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Professional and Personal Development

• Maintain professional standards including punctuality and attendance.
• Participate in all TA professional development, prioritizing PD related to supporting neurodivergent learners and students with additional or complex needs.
• Continual development through the identification and implementation of your annual performance management review targets.
• Be able to reflect on practice and identify next steps including sources of support.

Other

• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore.
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience of working with neurodiverse children and children with a range of different and often complex needs
• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures
• Able to effectively support student learning in English and Math
• Participates in regular professional development and seeks opportunities to develop abilities and professional learning

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  Confident to control and lead larger groups / whole class / club / house event whilst maintaining positive behaviour.
• Able to manage and co-ordinate general admin tasks within the wider TA community.

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity, professionalism and reliability
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and caring when working with children with a range of educational and emotional needs
• Proactive, flexible and willing to take on multiple tasks
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard
• Continually strives for improvement

Primary Teaching Assistant - Pathway 2

Start Date: Mid-late September 2026

Dover Court International School (DCIS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our Pathway 2 provision, supporting students between 8-11 years old with additional and complex learning needs. Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual goals in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working with neurodivergent children and/or students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), along with a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Applicants must already hold the appropriate visa and right to work in Singapore. If you are patient, adaptable, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.