Teaching Assistant

Cognita; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton College (Singapore) is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team on site. You will support Classroom Teachers in delivering a learning environment that meets the developmental and educational needs of all children, with emphasis on Mandarin language promotion within a dual-language setting.

The role requires the ability to work with individuals or small groups, follow established programs, and contribute to students’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in working with children in a school.
• Mandarin ability preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• To work with an individual or small groups of children as directed by the Classroom Teacher, Deputy Head or Head Master.
• To actively promote the learning of Mandarin language within the Pre-Prep dual language environment.
• To follow the agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
• To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
• To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with pupils (e.g., photocopying, filing, records).
• To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
• Contribute to the CCA programme within the school.
• Assisting with the children’s safe use of school transport arrangements.
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management

Skills

Mandarin language

Experience with children

Under pressure

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

About the School – Brighton College (Singapore)

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment. The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best. And thrive.

About the role

To assist Classroom Teachers in providing a learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Deputy Head.

What you will be doing

• To work with an individual or small groups of children as directed by the Classroom Teacher, Deputy Head or Head Master
• To actively promote the learning of Mandarin language within the Pre-Prep dual language environment
• To follow the agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets
• To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
• To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with pupils, For example in non-contact time E.g. photocopy, file or complete records
• To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required
• Contribute to the CCA programme within the school
• Assisting with the children’s safe use of school transport arrangements
• To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management

Who we are looking for:

• At least 1 year of experience in working with children in a school.
• Ability to converse in Mandarin is preferred in order to teach students mandarin language, but not a pre-requisite.
• Ability to work under pressure and use of initiative is essential
• Passionate and comfortable working with young children
• Proficient in using computers
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills

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